Sea Turtle Nest Excavation Tour in Juno Beach
Learn sea turtle nesting science on a guided beach walk and possible nest excavation
Duration
90 mins
Includes
Beach walk, ecology talk
Highlights
Explore sea turtle nesting and hatching processes with a permitted staff member on the beach. If no nest is ready for excavation, enjoy a beach ecology talk instead.
- Learn to identify sea turtle crawls and understand nesting and hatching processes
- Walk along Juno, Jupiter, or Tequesta beaches with permitted staff
- Observe a trained team excavate a sea turtle nest if one is ready
- Create a data sheet to take home as a memento
- Take photos during your experience
What's Included
- Towels for sitting during an excavation
Important details
- Ages 10+ only
- Arrive by 6:55 AM; doors open at 6:45 AM and close at 7 AM
- Expect an entirely outdoor program with walking in soft, loose sand
- Expect to sit in direct sun for 30–45 minutes if an excavation takes place
- Bring sunscreen, bug spray, comfortable walking shoes, and a hat
- Runs rain or shine; beach access is suspended during lightning
- Bring a raincoat or poncho if rain is forecast; umbrellas are not allowed
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 21 days before the experience. No refunds within 21 days unless Loggerhead Marinelife Center cancels the program; refunds are issued within 7–10 business days.
Product ID: E8CAET
FAQs
Live hatchlings are not guaranteed. Nests are monitored for natural activity, and data collection begins three days after the first signs so hatchlings have time to emerge undisturbed.
During Hatchling Discovery, permitted staff collect data such as hatched and unhatched egg counts. This helps scientists measure local sea turtle reproductive success and inform conservation management decisions.
Meeting details
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 US Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
