Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility. The Center offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences. Year-round indoor and outdoor programs are …

Step inside the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and you are greeted by the massive skeleton of the prehistoric Archelon. Suspended from the vaulted rafters of a 114-year-old brick building, the bygone sea creature spreads his mighty flippers over rows of colorful T-shirts and plush turtles.

Join the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on a Sunrise Turtle Walk to explore the wonders of Jekyll Island’s beach ecology. Your guide will introduce you to the basics of sea turtle nesting and hatching, the ecological history of Jekyll, and any wildlife you come across.

Expand your turtle knowledge. Join the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for lessons that provide a learning resource for parents, teachers, and anyone looking to learn more about coastal wildlife!

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Shop from Jekyll Island's Georgia Sea Turtle Center; Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum; Life is Good Jekyll Island; Guest Information Center; and more.

About Sea Turtle Season on Jekyll Island. The best time to see adult sea turtles is during nesting season, which begins in May with nests often laid through mid-summer. Jekyll Island is one of the few places where you can experience up-close encounters with sea turtles.

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Visiting Jekyll Island during sea turtle season provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the conservation of these endangered species. Here are seven ways to help sea turtles during your visit.

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island has rescued more than 1,500 turtles and assorted other creatures since its founding in 2007. It has its own hospital, with a surgical suite, X-ray machine, and rehabilitation tanks.