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SeaWorld Orlando Returns Nine Rehabilitated Sea Turtles to the Atlantic Ocean
Nine more sea turtles are back where they belong thanks to the dedicated work of SeaWorld Orlando’s Rescue Team.
This week, SeaWorld Orlando successfully released nine rehabilitated green sea turtles into the Atlantic Ocean at River to Sea Preserve in Marineland, located in Flagler County. The release marks another important milestone in the park’s ongoing conservation efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and return injured and ill marine animals to the wild.
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Most of the turtles were rescued earlier this year after Florida experienced an unusually cold winter. They were suffering from cold stress and severe malnutrition when they arrived at SeaWorld Orlando’s rescue facility. Over the course of several months, the turtles received around-the-clock veterinary care that included medical diagnostics, nutritional support, and specialized rehabilitation. One of the turtles even underwent extensive shell repair before being cleared for release.
With the turtles fully recovered, SeaWorld’s rescue team transported them to the Atlantic coast, where they made their long-awaited return to the ocean.
So far in 2026, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued 38 sea turtles and successfully returned 27 of them to their natural habitat. The park’s rescue program continues to play a vital role in protecting Florida’s marine wildlife, responding to animals affected by weather events, injuries, illness, and other environmental challenges.
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Watching these resilient sea turtles paddle back into the Atlantic is a reminder that every rescue has the potential for a happy ending, and SeaWorld Orlando’s conservation team continues to make a meaningful impact on wildlife throughout Central Florida and beyond.
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