Turtle Walks

Explore the beach at night, and learn about the amazing journey of the loggerhead sea turtles nesting along the Georgia Coast. These popular programs begin with a 30-45 minute presentation at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center about the natural history of sea turtles, followed by a guided beach tour (participants must provide their own transportation from the GSTC to the beach).

Turtle walks will be conducted June 1 – July 31 (*Walks will not be conducted on July 4) with two nightly programs every day (8:30 and 9:30 P.M.). Depending on the nesting season, the concluding date may vary. Reservations are required as group size is limited by DNR permit restrictions and programs nearly always sell out many days in advance. Participants will have a limited amount of time to briefly explore the Exhibit Gallery before their presentation begins, but the hospital area will not be accessible.

Cost: $10 adults (13+), $5 children (ages 4-12)
(price does not include general admission into the Georgia Sea Turtle Center)

*Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

*Due to the time and nature of these walks, we required children to be at least 4 years of age.

For the safety of the turtles, flashlights, camera and video camera lights are not allowed on the Walks. Night vision cameras are allowed. Walk Guides will have a special, turtle-friendly, approved flashlight.

AS OF MARCH 25, 2008, WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR TURTLE WALKS. For more information or to make your reservation please call (912) 635-4444 (credit card required for reservation).

All proceeds support the education, research, and rehabilitation efforts of the new Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island!