SEA TURTLE RECOVERY

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

Be a part of history by helping to preserve the future!

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.  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.

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Our Mission

Sea Turtle Recovery (STR) is dedicated to the rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of Sea Turtles.  STR’s goal is to rehabilitate sick or injured Sea Turtles for their release back to the wild. Sea Turtle Recovery also educates the public on the important ecological role of sea turtles, threats endangering them, and ways to protect their future.

Join Us in Saving Sea Turtles

Sea Turtle Adoption Sponsorships help STR  save sea turtles. Each patient costs an average of $2000 to rehabilitate and release back to the ocean.
You can help!

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Upcoming Events - Join us!

2024 Sea Turtle Race Cold Stun Run 5k fun walk for sea turtle recovery nj

October 5th, 2024

Register EARLY FOR A DISCOUNT! gROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ALSO.

Sips For Sea Turtles Brewery Fundraiser

November 9th, 2024

Maple Shade , NJ
*No Admission Fee*