Sea turtles are threatened and endangered species that highlight the many pressing issues surrounding coastal development and ocean conservation. To help ensure that sea turtles have a future in our oceans, the South Carolina Aquarium uses its facilities to aid sick and injured sea turtles through its Sea Turtle Rescue Program. When an unhealthy sea turtle is found along the coast, it is brought to our Turtle Hospital by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources where animal care staff can begin to monitor and treat the animal in our state-of-the-art facility.
Contact Us Sea Turtle Rescue Program
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401 TurtleRescue@scaquarium.org
Learn more about our current turtle patients and their stories, released turtles and case histories. Visit the Hospital
Catch the latest news, stories, images and videos from our turtle hospital. View BLOG
Keep track of some of our rescued turtles with satellite tags and find out where they go after being released.
view our turtles’ travels
There are lots of ways you can make a difference with sea turtle conservation. Learn more about how you can get involved
Meet some of our current patients, speak with sea turtle experts, and get a glimpse of what goes on behind-the-scenes at our sea turtle hospital. Tours are offered:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $10/adult, $5/child* Reservation recommended, call (843)577-FISH.
* We also offer group tours. Learn more Please note: tour prices are in addition to the price of Aquarium admission.
The Sea Turtle Rescue Program provides a place for injured sea turtles to receive care, treatment and medicines. With your support, we can continue our efforts to sustain these species into the next century and beyond. Donate Online
Meet some of our current patients, speak with sea turtle experts, and get a glimpse of what goes on behind-the-scenes at our sea turtle hospital. 
The Sea Turtle Rescue Program provides a place for injured sea turtles to receive care, treatment and medicines. With your support, we can continue our efforts to sustain these species into the next century and beyond.