Sea Turtle Recovery

New Jersey's First Long Term Rehabilitation Center For Sick And Injured Sea Turtles.

Sea Turtle Recovery, STR, is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of sea turtles and educating the public on the important ecological role of sea turtles, threats endangering them, and ways to protect their future. The Sea Turtle Recovery is a separate nonprofit located inside Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. STR provides staffing, food, medicine, surgeries and other treatments to sick and injured sea turtles until they can be released back into the ocean. Sea Turtle Recovery also performs outreach throughout the region to raise awareness about sea turtles.

Adopt Me Today

Help save an endangered or threatened sea turtle with your adoption donation and we will send you a thank you packet with information about your sponsored turtle.

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