TurtleTrek, opening April 27 at SeaWorld Orlando, will be home to two species of adult and juvenile sea turtles, as well as four Florida manatees and a stunning variety of tropical and native fish.
Dive Deeper Into the Animals of TurtleTrek
SeaWorld San Diego Welcomes Rescued Pilot Whale
Meet Argo! The 10-year-old male pilot whale is getting acclimated at SeaWorld, after being transported from Japan to the marine-life park for long-term care. SeaWorld animal care specialists and veterinarians are keeping a close watch on the marine mammal, who weighs 1,200 pounds and measures 11 and a half feet long. He is being cared for in a behind-the-scenes pool at Dolphin Stadium. Trainers expect to introduce him to the park’s other pilot whales over the next several days.
Species Spotlight: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Olive ridley sea turtles are olive/grayish-green with a heart-shaped top shell (carapace). They weigh up to 100 pounds, but are considered relatively small compared to other species of sea turtles. The olive ridley is omnivorous, meaning it feeds on a wide variety of food items, including algae, lobster, crabs, mollusks, shrimp and jellyfish.
Bye, Bye Bruce!
After being in SeaWorld San Diego’s care undergoing life-saving medical treatment since Jan. 25, 2011, Bruce the Pacific green sea turtle was returned to San Diego Bay last week.
SeaWorld Turtle Mania: Turtle Return in the morning; Star-Studded Movie Premiere In the Evening
The blue carpet was lined with TV and movie celebrities, but it was a green reptile that stole the show today at SeaWorld San Diego! That's right, sea turtles were the stars, as the marine-life park returned a rehabilitated turtle to the ocean in the morning, then premiered an incredible new turtle documentary in the evening.

SeaWorld San Diego Officially Unveils Turtle Reef
It’s official: Turtle Reef is open to the public! Today (June 18, 2011) SeaWorld San Diego’s Park President John Reilly and local conservation organizations commemorated the opening by cutting a kelp ribbon in front of hundreds of park guests, who were among the first to see threatened and endangered sea turtles swimming in their brand new 300,000-gallon aquarium.

SeaWorld’s Cold Weather Animals
As you’re pulling out your warm coats, hats and gloves for the cold weather, you’ll be amazed at how some animals found at SeaWorld keep warm during extreme cold weather conditions.
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SeaWorld Returns Endangered Sea Turtle Back To Nature
SeaWorld returned an endangered baby Hawksbill sea turtle back to nature after a successful recovery stay at the park's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
SeaWorld aquarists released the little turtle several miles off the shore of Jupiter, FL into large areas of seaweed. The seaweed serves as a floating nursery for the hatchling and provides a critical hiding place from predators.
SeaWorld Returns Endangered Sea Turtles Back To Their Homes Along Florida's East Coast
SeaWorld returned three endangered sea turtles - a Kemp's Ridley and two greens - back to nature after a successful recovery stay at the park's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center. All three turtles were rescued during this winter's “cold-stunned” event when more than 300 hundred chilled turtles wound up at SeaWorld due to the unexpectedly cold and extended winter in the southeastern United States. SeaWorld has released more than 230 of the reptilian refugees back into Florida waters.
SEAWORLD ORLANDO SENDS MAROONED BABY SEA TURTLES HOME
Last summer SeaWorld Orlando's Animal Rescue Team helped three endangered loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings - marooned on the beaches of Cape Canaveral, Fla. - find their way home.

