The Turtle Hospital

01/10/2026

Our hearts are heavy today as we say goodbye to our precious Drums. Despite the tireless, around-the-clock efforts of our medical team, he passed away during the night.
Drums had been fighting a difficult battle since crashing earlier this week. Though he was in critical care and we fought for every breath alongside him, he is now at rest.
We are so deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support for Drums. Rest in peace, sweet Drums.❤️.

01/08/2026

Drums is still in critical care. He survived the night with the aid of an oxygen chamber. Drums is spending time today and a shower bed where he is being closely monitored and receiving breathing treatments throughout the day. Thank you for your prayers and healing energies 🌟❤️‍🩹🙏🐢!

01/07/2026

LIVE Drums, one of our juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle patients is in critical care this evening. Please send prayers and healing energies for this precious marine turtle 🐢❤️‍🩹

01/07/2026

Our top photos of 2025📸🐢

Did you visit our facility last year and capture a glamour shot of one of our patients? If so, we’d love to see it!

01/07/2026

Treatment Day for Savannah!🐢❤️‍🩹

Savannah received wound care treatment from our lead rehabilitation specialist yesterday! While she still remains in critical condition, she is responding well to the treatment and is showing encouraging progress each day.

Thank you all for your support and donations for Savannah! 🐢❤️

01/06/2026

Some good news on this Turtle Tuesday🐢💚
Nutella, a juvenile green sea turtle in our care since December 4th, passed fishing line today—an encouraging milestone on her road to recovery!

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01/06/2026

As we begin the new year, we reflect on our incredible team and the gratitude we have for each member.

The Turtle Hospital would not be where it is today without your commitment, enthusiasm, and perseverance. Thank you all for everything you contributed this past year. 🐢🫶

01/06/2026

Savannah update❤️‍🩹🐢
Savannah spent her first full day in a hospital tank! She remains in critical condition, but appears to be responding to treatment!

Thank you to everyone who’s donated funds or supplies towards her recovery❤️‍🩹

Our Amazon List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2Q383OY0HFXXV/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Donations can also be made via our website:
turtlehospital.org

01/05/2026

LIVE new rescue pulling in, in Turtle HOSPITAL ambulance 

01/04/2026

Molly, the inspirational loggerhead sea turtle that beat the odds and garnered over 100 million views with her heartwarming videos highlighting her resilience is living her best life off the west coast of Florida 🐢❤️‍🩹🌊🥰! Get your Molly bundle and help sea turtles like Molly survive!

https://seaturtlehospitalstore.com/products/molly-bundlege

🎁Meet Molly an adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle . 💚When she first came in, Molly was carrying a whopping 10 pound tumor but thanks to the amazing skills of our Dr. Terry Norton 👨⚕️ and our rockstar medical staff that tumor was no match for us. !! MOLLY WAS SUCCESSFULLY REHABILITATED AND RELE...

01/04/2026

🚨Boat Strike Injury Awareness🚨

We have seen an increase in sea turtles admitted to our hospital over the past few days due to boat strikes, and we want to share simple ways you can help prevent these injuries and protect marine life.

When boating, keep an extra set of eyes on the water, especially in shallow areas. Having someone positioned up on the bow wearing polarized sunglasses can help spot turtles before it’s too late.

Other ways to practice boat safety is slowing down in coastal and shallow waters, watching for movement near the surface, and giving marine life the space they need to survive.

Sharing the water starts with awareness. Please slow down and help protect sea turtles.🐢 ❤️‍🩹

01/03/2026

A look back at 2025 here at The Turtle Hospital 🐢🌟

This year was filled with inspiring stories of turtles with incredible strength—stories that moved us, challenged us, and reminded us why we do what we do. In 2025, we rescued 97 sea turtles and returned 73 back to their ocean home. 🌊

Thank you all for being a part of the stories that gave these turtles a second chance. ❤️ We can’t wait to continue making waves in 2026🐢🌊

#2025