I always visit here when I'm on spring break! It's a MUST SEE tourist attraction for the whole family. Very educational and informative. The staff is always so nice and greet you when you walk in and the admission is FREE unless you'd like to make a donation which is greatly appreciated and helps the local turtles and sea life. Kids will have a great time! They even have a children's play area on the upper deck. Very interactive! The outside area is shaded with canopy's and has many tanks filled with turtles, sharks, fish, and stingrays. It's amazing to see and get up close with the beautiful creatures God has created. They have guided tours and there are many volunteers near the tanks to answer all your questions. Very nice, dedicated crew. My favorite is the gift shop. It has a bit of everything you could want and makes a perfect place to get gifts and souvenirs for your family, friends, and yourself. I got a beautiful necklace, a beautiful collar and leash for my puppy back home, and a postcard for my friend. Everything is priced really fairly and it is a donation to help the turtles at the marine life center. I would recommend getting there early or when they open. Parking is HORRENDOUS. It always is usually especially with spring break. You might be waiting awhile for a parking spot. If you see someone starting to leave or backing out wait behind them and give them room to back out and then pull in to their spot. Parking is the only thing that's stressful but you can eventually get a spot. This is a must visit place for the whole family. I love Loggerhead! read more

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I had such an amazing experience at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center during their Turtle Festival! It was our first time visiting, and everything was organized beautifully. The entire event was set up neatly, and you could tell how much care and effort went into making it special. The volunteers and staff were incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. They took the time to explain the different species of sea turtles and shared so much interesting information in a way that was easy for both adults and kids to understand. It was not only fun, but also a wonderful learning experience. The festival itself was fantastic. There was live entertainment on stage, many vendors to explore, and even free rides, which my kids absolutely loved. The setting alongside the ocean, with the clear blue water, made the whole experience even more beautiful. I also appreciated the hydration stations with free water--it showed how thoughtful and well-planned the event was. read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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Loved my visit here. Would strongly recommend signing up for one of their tours... they have a well designed web site to do that as part of their main website. You can walk in with no admission, but you really can't appreciate what they do here without the tour, where they explain everything that is going on and answer all questions. I took the basic Public Guided Tour (1 hour) and it was excellent. They also have other tours, and special events such as when the turtle's eggs hatch and you can sign up to witness what's going on at the beach under their guidance. What they do here is fantastic and worth a visit by anyone, at any age. read more

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Right when we pulled up we got the best spot. That was a great way to start. We walked around and sqe tons of turtles. It was super cool. The second level has a water play station for kids. Then walking past that there is an interactive area with a big jellyfish tank in the middle. Super cool day. And did i mention it free but donations are accepted and appreciated. Help the turtles yall. read more

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This place is a hidden gem and love what they offer. Will definitely be back and hopefully do a night walk after June sometime. Very kind people working for a good cause! read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Turtle - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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This place was recommended by our hotel and it was a very worthwhile visit. Donation to enter and we were greeted by enthusiastic volunteers. We learned quite a bit about sea turtles, including the five species found nearby and that local beaches host more sea turtle nests than anywhere in the world. The primary focus is rehabilitation to get the sea turtles back in the ocean. There are staff on hand to do surgery when needed and while it wasn't happening when we were there, you can watch it. We went to a 15-minute talk to learn more; these are scheduled throughout the day. There was a school group of third graders when we were there. On-site cafe and gift shop further support the center. So glad we learned of this place - a great value! read more

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Very cool place with a great mission. We went by for the Turtle Fest 2026. Totally worth the time and highly recommend. This was pic of the street scene of shops and such. read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Crafts along the beach road - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

Great little place to learn about marine life. They have a turtle hospital. It is sad to see injured turtles but happy to see them help. read more

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Value: no admission! Excellent educational trip to see the turtles. And very sad to learn about microplastics damage and boat propellers hurting sea life read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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"Excellent center for learning about loggerhead sea turtles and seeing real rehabilitation work in action. In addition to offering top‑notch education, it operates a full hospital on site, and visitors can view the turtles currently being treated along with other marine life. During my visit they had recently taken in about 25 cold‑stunned turtles from New England, and it was impressive to see how carefully they were being cared for. The staff and volunteers all seemed genuinely happy to be there, which says a lot about how well the place is run. The overall experience felt warmer and more organized than the turtle hospital in Marathon featured in the documentary, from the quality of animal care and the educational programs to the thoughtfully curated gift shop. I is worth the visit! I Highly recommend stopping by and supporting Loggerhead Marinelife Center and its conservation work." read more

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Amazing place to take the kids! Admission is free which I could hardly believe. They do ask for a suggested donation though. Happily! The facility is large and well-shaded, which is important if you visit on a hot and sunny day. There are so many turtles to check out outside, an indoor fish tank, a fun water table activity area and a huge and impressive gift shop. This is a really cute way to spend an hour or so, especially if you are across the street at the beach and need a break from the sun. Will definitely come back if in the area! read more

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I can't believe this was my first time coming here after living here for so long! It's so adorable and such a cool thing we have here. Super educational and great for the fam or taking visitors. Love what they do here. read more

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This is a great place to learn about the marine life in the area. They take care of injured turtles with the hope of releasing them back into the wild. There are activities for all ages. It's a good rainy day activity. They have parking and a cafe with food. There is no entry fee, but they do require a donation. There's also a good gift shop. The people who work there are friendly and helpful. read more

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I always love coming here to see the turtles. I'm not sure why they've put up the fencing in the tanks, it makes them even smaller ;(. They have a shark tank and feeding that you can observe. It was nice to see several tanks empty which means turtles are being released and less are being injured. They've always done a great job treating injured turtles. Great place to go especially if you have kids. The volunteer staff are amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Great place to visit and it's free! Wonderful experience to see so many rescued turtles. Cute gift shop as well. Worth the trip!

This is a great place to visit if you are in the area, for kids and adults alike. I visited as a kid many years ago, and was excited to return on my recent trip. When we arrived, there was a large desk inside. There were staff/volunteers there to greet us and tell us about the center. While admission is technically free, I'd recommend being prepared to make a small donation as I got the sense it was expected. We visited on a rainy day, but much of the outside area is covered so the rain was not an issue for us. In the main turtle area, there are signs at every tank with information about the turtles, as well as lots of volunteers available for questions and conversation. We were also there during a fish feeding time which was a cool experience. They even have a nice indoor exhibit with a fun interactive digital fish tank. Overall, this is a fun place to visit to see turtles and other kinds of marine life, and to learn about conservation and rehabilitation. read more

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A truly incredible experience. The staff's dedication, knowledge, and friendliness made our visit truly special. It was amazing to see the care and compassion they show for the turtles, especially witnessing one being brought into the hospital. The work they do is inspiring, and we learned so much about these incredible creatures and their habitat. The artwork throughout the facility is magnificent, adding to the beauty of the experience. We truly appreciate that there's no admission fee, and we encourage everyone to be generous with donations to support their important mission and continue sharing their passion with the public! read more

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Loggerhead Marine life Center (LMC) is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of marine life, particularly sea turtles. Located in Juno Beach, Florida, the center serves as a focal point for research, education, and community involvement centered around the preservation of marine ecosystems. The mission of Loggerhead Marine life Center is to promote the conservation of ocean ecosystems, especially the critically endangered loggerhead sea turtle, through education, research, and rehabilitation. They are all about ensuring the survival of these magnificent creatures for future generations. We visit this center yearly and have always donated to their cause. As sea turtles continue to face numerous threats from habitat loss, and human activity, organizations like LMC are essential in the fight for their survival. When in town, it is worth the visit, and please contribute what you can to their cause. read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Fish Tank - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

We found this place when searching for interesting, inexpensive marine life experiences in South Florida. Based on my online research, our expectation was to see sea turtles and rehabilitation facilities for them and other marine life. Loggerhead Marinelife Center exceeded these expectations. Parking is free, and if the lot is full in the front, there's a parking lot in the rear for Loggerhead Park which has public restrooms, BBQ grills, a playground, and access to Juno Beach. An admission fee is not required, but at the entrance, you will likely talk with a volunteer who gives an overview of the center and presents a pitch for donations--We ended up giving a donation amount of $40 total for all the members in our party. Most of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is outdoors--This is where you can get an up-close look at multiple tanks for injured and rehabilitating sea turtles. There is also a couple of larger aquariums with amphitheater seating where we listened to the center's employees talk about the different types of marine life in the tank while going about one of the day's feedings. Near these aquariums is a large splash table for younger kids which has interchangeable pieces like plastic mangrove trees to move around and see how certain objects affect tide and water flow--this was a really popular distraction for the younger ones in our group. Inside, there's a cool interactive virtual aquarium projection display where younger kids can use their fingers with tablets to add colorful texture designs to fish and other aquatic creatures, which then join the already-customized marine life in the virtual aquarium. The gift shop is a good size and carries many attractive trinkets and memorabilia. We were here for about 1-2 hours, and could've stayed a bit longer, but this was sufficient time to see and do everything. read more

This definitely needs to be on your list of places to visit in South Florida. It is wonderful to see us helping nature like this, and it's especially wonderful to see Eleanor Fletcher's legacy honored this beautifully. I had the privilege of working with her as she worked to save the sea turtles when I was growing up in Juno Beach. read more

Great little roadtrip pitstop. You could spend an hour or two seeing everything and they just ask for a donation of whatever you can. It's a very nice facility and while we were there we even got to see them pulling out a turtle for surgery. read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Turtle being taken back for medical procedure. - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

Great place to walk around and see sea turtles in rehabilitation. Easy visit- free admission (donations welcome)

Free to visit turtle sanctuary (they take donations, too). Staff was friendly and very informative. The place is very well maintained and laid out with many pools for turtles, research sections, and educational sections for children too. The hospital was constantly bringing in turtles to rescue and working hard to rehabilitate turtles!! read more

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This is a must visit if your on the east coast of Florida. This turtle hospital is free to visit. It's beautifully laid out, including gorgeous aquariums. It's amazing watching the trainers work with the turtles. The location is great. It's next to a little play ground and across the street from the beach. Totally worth it to spend a whole day here with the family. read more

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What an amazing experience. All the staff is so knowledgeable and eager to share and answer questions. We liked the fact you can walk around and take your time viewing all the rescued turtles and other exhibits they have. Highly recommend. read more

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**INITIAL REVIEW** I have to thank Freeze Tag Games, the genius company behind the popular scavenger hunt game Munzee, for utilizing their Eventzee tech for the Jupiter, Florida Passport. Because of this passport, I learned about the Loggerhead MarineLife Center, something I probably would not have heard of because I do not live around the area. Being an adventurer, I had to make a stop by to the center as I am an advocate of protecting our sea turtles and other maritime wildlife. After visiting, I am so thankful for what the good people here do and show, as well as what the center provides to guests, that it is "highly recommended" by me (as well as other noteworthy boards and venues) and gets my very rare "5-star rating on an initial review." Though an address is provided, Loggerhead MarineLife Center - which I will shorthand simply to LMC for the remainder of this review - is the central building in Loggerhead Park. Given that the park is centralized to LMC, it also has the Aloha Surfing School, playground, picnic kiosks, restroom, walking nature paths, and ample parking not just for the park and LMC, but for beachgoers, too. Returning to LMC, the main entrance is located on the westside of the building. You will enter in a smallish lobby in which workers will greet you at the front service desk. There, they'll give you the rundown of what the facility has to offer including exhibits, tours, and shows. Since LMC operates on donations, there is an easy-swipe donation section in which you can give cash donations or use your debit/credit card for their dedicated swipe machine. Said machines are small and have a specific dollar amount emblazoned on the classic clock display. I gave them $20. There are other ways you can donate to LMC, but that is through a "save a turtle" membership. They are monthly engagements with no commitment, and depending on the membership, you'll get more goodies. The one goodie that differs on the increased amount is the turtle plushie. The base core gets none followed the next highest-up getting a small plushie. Of course the largest monthly membership has a huge plushie. However, it should be stressed that donations and memberships are not mandatory. Entry into the LMC is totally free. Any monetary donation or membership is strictly voluntary. After your introduction at the lobby, you can go through the north opening to the store, but I saved that for last. Instead, I went through the east doors to the main interior of LMC. The center is a large courtyard. The center of LMC is open while rooms are built on the exterior. Think of a hacienda but on a larger scale and you'll get LMC's design. In the lower level of the courtyard are rehab tanks of Loggerhead turtles receiving care and a tank filled with hatchlings. One level up are the aquariums and the children's play area. Along the outer part of the courtyard are numerous rooms dedicated to study and nurturing of marine life. Some of the rooms, however, are interactive displays and exhibits for guests, theater viewing rooms for shows, and the cafe which opens at 11 a.m. (which I did not eat at because it seemed as if the food were just simple fare). The one exhibit that goes from the top part of the courtyard on the westside seems to be an "exit" of some sort. It leads down to an interactive coral reef, unique art displays made from plastics cleaned up from the ocean, and a couple of aquariums with some unique details about what is shown on them and how they impact our aquatic ecosystem. I am so happy they brought to attention bioluminescent comb jellies, lionfish, and seagrass. My last stop was the store which has a plethora of items to buy. From clothing to bags to jewelry, they seem to have it all. I personally bought myself some pressed pennies, stickers - including one for my friend's daughter, Penelope - and an iron-on patch. Yep, those are three of my four traveling collectives (patches, stickers, pressed pennies, pathtags) which puts the LMC store high on my list of tourist-centered stores. I did get to see parts of the shows they offered but I was too busy learning about sea turtles and marine life more so that I kind of missed them. Being an avid reader, I did read all them info-giving plaques in front of displays. Ultimately, I am giving LMC my very rare 5-star rating on an initial review. Free but donations accepted, plenty of activities and shows for guests to enjoy, and kid-friendly, definitely a place you want to take your family or for the marine life enthusiast or someone who likes to learn to enjoy. NOTE: I learned about LMC through the Passport to Jupiter app by Freeze Tag Games, the same beautiful minds behind the popular scavenger hunt game, Munzee. The app is free and highlights some amazing points-of-interests throughout Jupiter, Florida. There are also five geocaches in the area, too. read more

It's turtle season here in Palm Beach, and it's the perfect time to visit and support one of our amazing marine life centers! These centers do incredible work protecting sea turtles and educating the public, and visiting is both fun and meaningful. They have an adorable gift shop inside with lots of cute finds--perfect for kids (and adults too!). Plus, it's a great spot to spend a rainy day since there's a small museum and indoor exhibits to explore. read more

They did such a wonderful job!! I used to bring my daughter to this place when she was a baby. It was so nice to visited again with the family. The service is excellent they are very knowledgeable about the sea turtle. They also have some volunteers helping with the public. They do have a big store to shop for some souvenir. When you walk in they have a service request desk for more information about the place. It very cute to see some of the art they had created with recycling items and the value they put into it. read more

On Monday, October 7, we brought a group of our middle school students to loggerhead Marine life center in Juno Beach. The trip focused on environmental science curriculum, and offered the students a hands-on learning opportunity to learn about marine, ecosystems and sea turtle conservation and the importance of protecting Florida coastal habitats. Upon arrival the students were greeted by the centers educators and given an overview of the facilities mission loggerhead marine life Center rehabilitation also focuses on marine research conservation and public education. The students began their day with a tour of the centers exhibit including interactive displays about sea turtles nesting, and threats turtles face from pollution and climate change. In addition to our tour, the students participated in hands-on activities, including a beach, cleanup, simulation, and nesting excavation. students got the opportunity to experience a live procedure performed on a sea turtle in their sea turtle hospital. They had a Beautiful gift shop and also have a café with seating that you can overlook the ocean. It's absolutely beautiful.. i'm not sure what the cost of admission is if there is a cost or if it's by donation. it was an absolutely wonderful experience for our middle schoolers and I can't wait to come back again. read more

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What an amazing place to visit and support! Seeing how passionate the staff and volunteers are about saving local sea turtles and contributing to their rehabilitation is inspiring! Although the center is not for profit, they give visitors the opportunity to donate to support their cause! This is an awesome place for locals, visitors, and families to visit! We loved that we had the opportunity to see the sea turtles up close and hear about their stories and what brought them to the center. In addition, there's an awesome mangrove (with stingrays) and coral reef exhibit outside as well as a jellyfish, lionfish, and seahorse exhibits inside. Their gift store is gorgeous and has everything you can think of from kids toys to local artwork and more! We bought a watercolor print of Jupiter for our home by local artist Ellen Negley! We can't wait to come back in the future! read more

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Such a great cause and in a beautiful facility! Friendly staff and volunteers. Fun interactive room for the kids. Definitely worth a visit!! read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Rescued sea turtle - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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What a great place! They rescue injured turtles and nurse them back to health so they may be released back into their habitat. They are funded by donations, they ask for a minimum of 10$ per family to enter, and it's definitely worth it. My kids loved looking at all the sea creatures, indoor interactive exhibit, and water table. If you head to Juno Beach this place is a must stop!!! read more

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This beachfront non profit is known for saving sea turtles and environmental education,but they also thoughtfully share messages of conservation throughout the facility. Parking and entry are free. There's a short walk from the parking area to the building. They do have tours ($10 I believe) a couple times a day, but everyone is welcome to just walk through on their own. I have to say their gift shop is awesome. They have some branded items, but there are so many things there that are really unique and nature-based gifts and souvenirs. Lots of jewelry, clothing, handmade art and handbags. The sea turtle "patients" who are being treated (hit by boats, can't dive for food, some have a virus) are in tanks until they are healthy enough to be released. If you follow the facility's media, you can get lucky enough to attend one of the turtle releases, right out their back door into the ocean! There's several other fish tanks around the facility too. Even a shark! Oh this visit, they also had green sea turtles hatchlings (babies). When those are old enough, they'll be sent out to the ocean. They have programs for kids too. read more

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This place is garbage don't waste your time. I was sold a ticket by Cheyenne Tracy for a specific time and although her timing (and recollection) was wrong and could prove it in email... she decided to not be accountable for her actions. Take your money elsewhere. read more

Today was turtle release day, and oh boy, what a joy! The center's staff gets to see the payoff of their hard work when the huge crowd gathers to cheer the nursed-back-to-health turtles for their triumphant return to the sea. Pro tip: Get their EARLY! The turtles are released PROMPTLY at the designated time, and if you get there at the last minute you'll need to park a mile down A1A. Get out the center's Instagram post with drone footage: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsmWn98vDh_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Parking on A1A - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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We attended a late night Nesting Turtle Walk. It was a spectacular wildlife experience, seeing nesting seas turtles up close. Well worth the price! read more

Such a cool center for the turtles they a getting better to send back out into the wild. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. There is a nature trail and a cool inside jellyfish aquarium. Good to bring kids too. Got to see all different size sea turtles. So sad why they are there but at least there is a place for them read more

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Amazing place to visit for the entire family! They work so hard to rehabilitate turtles. Free entry but donations welcomed! Such an amazing cause to donate to and support! So many turtles to see and they also do live feedings! Many educational opportunities as well! Will definitely be returning! Shout out to Boo and Shelly Potter! read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

Located near Juno Beach. A very cool spot with free entrance and parking (they take donations) and a plethora of aquatic life inside. There's sea turtle rehab tanks, a few inside and outside fish tanks with an array of saltwater fish from pufferfish to sharks. There's a decent sized group of staff working the shop and explaining and educating visitors on the turtles there. There's also a gift shop and restrooms available as well. Good spot to take the family if you're in town and spend 30 minutes! read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

Went with my grandmother yesterday and all I can say is wow this place has upgraded over the years. Top notch staff always willing to answer your questions and provide educational resources to help save Turtles and other marine life. You will find people of all backgrounds and ages here learning about turtles, mangroves, coral reefs and more. The value can't be beat as the center is free admission, they have multiple locations where you can make donations to help the center continue to rescue the majestic turtles and they have a cooler outside where you can bring abandoned/injured turtles for care. The exhibits are amazing and bring great awareness that is easy for all to understand. You can view the hospital area through windows or see the rehabbing turtles in their own unique tanks with a brief history on the animal and why they're there at the center. The gift shop is also amazing as most of the merchandise is linked to one of many marine charities that help preserve the oceans and mangroves. If you're in the area I highly recommend stopping in and enjoy the walk through. You can also take an audio guided tour at the center that will give you history on the animal and or exhibit you're viewing. They have interactive classrooms for homeschooling, school trips and more. You can join their membership program to help the center continue doing the great things they provide. It's miles better than the Seaquarium in Miami which is an utter disaster and is the opposite of educational and treating animals well. The value can't be understated, you will have an amazing time here!!! They have a small cafe where you can purchase some food items. read more

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