The Landings & Bay Colony

26

T

he Museum of Discovery and Science invites the entire
family to participate in an evening of sea turtle discovery!

The annual evening Turtle Walks will occur in June and July
2015.  Visitors will enjoy an entire evening of sea turtle
exploration and identification while uncovering the natural
history and myths of turtles. Nature permitting, participants
will have a chance to watch a 300 pound Loggerhead sea
turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs. A female
loggerhead sea turtle may travel thousands of miles to return
to the beach where she hatched as a baby to lay her own
eggs as an adult. 

The loggerhead sea turtle is found in the Atlantic, Pacific,
and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean Sea and is
a protected species. It spends most of its life in saltwater and
estuarine habitats, with females briefly coming ashore to lay
eggs. The loggerhead sea turtle has a low reproductive rate;
females lay an average of four egg clutches and then
become quiescent, producing no eggs for two to three years.
The loggerhead has a lifespan of 30-60 years.

At 9:00 p.m., the adventure begins at the Museum of
Discovery and Science with an informative hands-on session
about turtles (land, fresh water and salt water) with an
expanded focus on sea turtles. Guests will also meet the
Museum’s Ambassador Loggerhead sea turtle who is almost
one year old. Once it reaches an appropriate size it will be

released in the ocean. Museum staff will provide answers to
questions about nesting, threats and conservation before
proceeding to the beach.

The adventure continues to Fort Lauderdale beach where
Museum expert guides lead guests to the sea turtle’s nesting
grounds to look for amazing sea turtles. We cannot
guarantee a sea turtle will be spotted on every walk but
when it does happen it is a natural wonder that no one will
ever forget.  

President/CEO Kim Cavendish stated, “Sea Turtle Nesting
Season is upon us! To witness a sea turtle lay their hatchlings
is one of nature’s great spectacles! Participants will be
talking about this amazing experience for years to come.”

Guests should be prepared to walk approximately one to
two miles, and provide their own transportation and snacks.
Participants must be 9 years of age or older. Advance
reservations are required as space is limited.  Please call
954.713.0930 to make reservations.  Prices are $18 for
members and $20 for non-members.

I

To learn more about Turtle Science visit
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2r2HdM3yak

2015 Turtle Walk Dates
June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 2015
July 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2015

Special Feature

Museum of Discovery and Science

Announces the Return of 

SummerSea Turtle Walks

for June and July 2015

Participants will have 

the opportunity to witness a 

300-pound Loggerhead sea turtle 

venture out of the ocean 

to lay her eggs.