What lives in brackish water, has seven subspecies and is the only species included in the genus Malaclemys? If you guessed the diamondback terrapin, you’re correct! We love questions,... read more →
Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in… hold for two… release. Now picture this: You’re at your favorite beach. You feel the soft, warm sand between your toes... read more →
With the Lowcountry beginning to transition from spring to summer, the warm sand, lively surf and salty air of Lowcountry beaches offer an environment of peace and play for... read more →
It’s almost April in Charleston, which means that the busy season here at the Sea Turtle Care Center™ is upon us! While we dislike seeing any animal in a... read more →
What do electric eels eat? Victoria, one of our members, asked this question through our Ask an Expert opportunity! While we don't have electric eels on exhibit, we do... read more →
We are pleased to introduce the Charleston Coffee Roasters Nutritional Care Program! More than 200 pounds of food are prepared daily for the 5,000 animals that... read more →
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Arrival Date: 1/31/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.76 kg (10.5 lbs) Case History Mercury kicked off 2022 as our... read more →
Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 1.9 kg (4.18 lbs) Case History Kristoff stranded on November 26 in Cape... read more →
Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.2 kg (7.04 lbs) Case History Sven stranded on November 25 in Cape... read more →
Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.2 kg (7.04 lbs) Case History Gale stranded Brewster, Massachusetts due to cold... read more →