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Georgia Sea Turtle Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Jekyll Island
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Attraction type: Nature center
Address: 214 Stable Road Jekyll Island, GA 31427
Tel: 912-635-4444

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5 of 5 stars
NaomOttawa   13 contributions
Ottawa, Canada
Oct 10, 2009

My adult sons and I visited this centre on a whim, not sure whether it was worth paying to see. It turned out to be one of the best activities of our entire tour. A chance to see these awe-inspiring, huge creatures, up close, as they are rehabilitated from illnesses and injuries (many sustained from contact with boat propellers). Visitors... more

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5 of 5 stars
Observer70   5 contributions
Massachusetts
Aug 16, 2009

We went to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and had a great time. The staff was very knowledgeable and were able to explain the difficulties the Sea Turtles encounter. It was very interesting and has brought a new awareness of how we impact the ecology. I think they are doing a great job!! more

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5 of 5 stars
lc1018   2 contributions
Ky
Jul 28, 2009

We visited the Turtle Center in July 09. It was an awesome experience. This place is doing such wonderful things for the turtles. My 21 month old son was just as excited as my 7 year old daughter...It is truly a place for all ages...especially if you love turtles !! more

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3 of 5 stars
SouthernMinnie   2 contributions
Southern
May 26, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We enjoyed viewing the actual turtles at the center. There were no presentations the day we were there, so we really missed out. It's a very short day trip. My daughter really wanted to "adopt" a turtle, but at 50 dollars a head, that was a bit much for us. The workers were extremly helpful and kind. more

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5 of 5 stars
gettingarest   5 contributions
Georgia
Mar 27, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We took our 10 year old son there on a recent trip during Spring Break in March 09. It was such a great learning experience about the Georgia Sea Turtles. They had a presentation by a intern on what the center does, different types of turtles, how to identify them, how to help protect them. Lots of hands on for... more

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5 of 5 stars
micountrygal   75 contributions
Bay City, Michigan
Oct 5, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

This was the whole reason for our coming to Jekyll Island and it was not a disappointment! We came in on a Friday and wanted to do the turtle hatchling/nest excavation walk on Saturday morning. We were able to sign up for that and then stayed to tour the center. This is just very interesting - there is activities for... more

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5 of 5 stars
e2305853   2 contributions
Atlanta
Apr 24, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

The new Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island is a must see... it is different from anything you think you've seen. It is not an aquarium, but an actual working hospital for sea turtles. You can get up close, and see how the dedicated staff care for these wonderful creatures. It is awesome for the whole family, you will... more

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5 of 5 stars
shutterbug2   63 contributions
noblesville, Indiana
Jan 7, 2008
6
people found this review helpful

Georgia Sea Turtle Center staff does an amazing job in rehabilitating sick, injured, and immature sea turtles. The center has a wonderful display area that teaches about the life cycle of the turtles and how we can help them to rebound. Housed in the old power station, the center also has a rehab area that has tanks for the turtles.... more

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Georgia Sea Turtle Center Address

214 Stable Road, Jekyll Island, GA 31427
Tel: 912-635-4444