11/29/2025
Say hello to Granite, rocking one of the most unique scute patterns we’ve ever seen! Each marking tells part of their story. A reminder that every turtle we rescue is truly one of a kind! 🐢✨
Sea Turtle, Inc
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We rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles. Sea Turtle, Inc. rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured sea turtles. from any liability of usage.
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6617 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX
78597
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| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
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Sea Turtle, Inc. rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured sea turtles. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. STI was founded in 1977 by Ila Fox Loetscher, better known as "The Turtle Lady of South Padre Island." In 1999, STI moved from Ila's backyard into its current location at 6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX. Originally formed to aid in the protection and recovery of the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, our mission has now expanded into three parts: • Rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles • Educate the public • Assist with conservation efforts for all sea turtle species. Income for operations is 100 percent funded by admission, public donations and gift shop sales, which are used to achieve the three missions (rehabilitation, education, and conservation). Admission Prices August 16th- May 31st Members………………………….…….Free Adult (18+)........................................$ 6 Senior (62+)/Military..................... $ 5 Child (5-17) ………………………….….$ 4 Child 4 and under………………...… Free June 1st - August 15th Members………………………….…….Free Adult (18+)........................................$ 10 Senior (62+)/Military..................... $ 6 Child (5-17) ………………………….….$ 4 Child 4 and under………………...… Free *By entering, you consent to your voice and photography being used without compensation in any and all media and marketing materials, and you release Sea Turtle, Inc. from any liability of usage. Specifically, donations help with the upkeep of the sea turtles housed at the facility. This includes food, medications, heaters, filters, water and electricity. Donations are also used to support Sea Turtle, Inc.’s educational programs and alternative resource and conservation projects around the world. Sea Turtle, Inc. also awards scholarships to University level biology students. Each summer we host an internship program for eight currently enrolled or recently graduated college students in the biological sciences. Donations fund both of these student opportunities. To learn more about Sea Turtle, Inc. please visit our website at www.seaturtleinc.org
