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    NMFS Galveston Laboratory - Tour taken July 26, 2008 at the NOAA Sea Turtle Facility, Galveston, TX.

    NMFS Galveston Laboratory

    4.2(10 reviews)
    108.3 mi

    I took kiddos on a tour of this facility so my daughter (who LOVES animals) could see the turtles…read moreup close. It was hot even inside so dress comfortably but they loved it. I even caught myself gawking and saying "Look at this one! He's so cute!!" Per the website: Sea turtles inhabit all oceans of the world. There are five species of sea turtles found in the Gulf of Mexico, all of which are either endangered or threatened. The most endangered species of sea turtle in the world is the Kemp's ridley which is also the most common species found in the waters off of Texas. Since the Kemp's ridley was listed on the Endangered Species Act, the Galveston Lab has played an important role in the conservation and recovery of this species through ongoing research, head-starting experiments and support of international conservation efforts. Tours Schedule: Monday Closed Tuesday 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Friday Closed Saturday 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Sunday Closed Groups of 8 or less, are welcome without a reservation, at the above scheduled tour times only. Groups of 9 or more must call to schedule a tour. Call 409-766-3670 to schedule a turtle tour or for more information.

    Wonderful!!! Delightful!!! Educational!!!! Best of all, it's FREE! They didn't even asked for a…read moredonation (I really wanted to help out for a twenty). The volunteers showed and presented an awesome slide/video show for 45 mins. They passed around several items: a real baby turtle (preserved in a jar), a real egg (also in a jar), an actual size loggerhead turtle taxidermy, garbage that turtle eats in the sea (it's both frightening and sad), hooks that are being used.....and several more. After the presentation, they'd took us a short block to a secured facility to see the turtles. YOU WILL JUST LOVE IT! It's warm and humid in there but even if it was 110 degree weather outside, just seeing the baby turtles will make you soon forget the humidity. What a wonderful way to educate yourself and your family/friends. You'll come out as a better person....thinking differently. :-)

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    NMFS Galveston Laboratory - Tour group looking at the fish net applicance July 26, 2008.

    Tour group looking at the fish net applicance July 26, 2008.

    NMFS Galveston Laboratory - Galveston TX beach house built just feet above sea level.  Photo taken July 26, 2008.

    Galveston TX beach house built just feet above sea level. Photo taken July 26, 2008.

    NMFS Galveston Laboratory - Galveston sea wall installed for hurricane protection.  Photo July 26, 2008.

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    Galveston sea wall installed for hurricane protection. Photo July 26, 2008.

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