This is a special place. The main exhibit area, though small, is educational and filled with marine life and models for children to explore. The entire facility is extremely clean. The landscaping is all coastal native plants, which is not only highly appropriate, but just beautiful. The star attraction of course is the turtle tank area in the back. Visitors can orbit amongst several large, cylindrical tanks that house injured sea turtles that have been rescued and are undergoing treatment. Today there was also a small tank of rescued babies that were all about the size of a coaster. I was blown away that this resource is freely available to the public, just like the Gumbo Limbo Preserve. Unlike GLP, this place was PACKED with enthusiastic staff who all seemed to know a great deal about turtle rescue. I had a fantastic time. We will be back next weekend to have a lab BBQ at the facility since they have BBQs and pavilions in the back that overlook the beach. How could you go wrong?! read more

Was probably my favorite place we visited this trip - many injured or sick loggerheads & greens recuperating at this center. They do amazing work with these endangered turtles AND allow us to be educated as it transpires. Don't miss the education/museum area inside by the gift shop: model of arkelon is pretty stunning! read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Arkelon! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

Very interesting and informative place. Love how they help out the injured turtles and nurse them back to health. Not a whole lot to see but cool for the kids to interact and great gift shop. read more

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We took our group of five children to the sanctuary today and the kids had a really nice time. The children were able to enjoy the exhibit, but their favorite part was viewing the turtles through the tanks. The sanctuary is set up for children of all ages. Young children are able to easily view the turtles who are recovering through a glass viewing panel I the sides of the tanks. The older children are able to read the placards and learn about each turtle and why they are in the sanctuary. The staff who are present are extremely friendly and helpful in talking with visitors. This is a small sanctuary with a donation for entry. Definitely not ann all day outing, but perfect for a half day (or an hour!) to hitting the beach. Playground on the property and beach entry across the street. read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

Amazing place to get an up close look at turtle rescue and rehabilitation! We saw baby turtles and a turtle being treated for a shark bite injury. This is a quick MUST do in Juno Beach. Volunteers and onsite vets were able to answer all questions. There was an indoor museum with aquariums and a gift shop. You can see the entire thing in 1 hour. Worth it! Great for a beach day add on! read more

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A great place to go. Very nice place with informative info doing great things. They only ask for a donation so hey... buy some souvenirs from them, and help keep the great work going. Very relaxed to walk around and just view and read things and a nice little presentation done by "Dr. Logger". Kids loved it but still a nice place a couple to go to pass the time and be informed. read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - They are helping this little guy get all better and back in to the ocean!! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

My wife and I ALWAYS enjoy coming here. Very well set up and so nice to see what they are doing here. This is a must stop for anyone who hasn't been here and a place to take guests from up north and they will love it too! Volunteers help to make this a great place and something for us locals to be proud of and promote to all! read more

So so glad the Manatee Lagoon sent us here! Beautiful center/hospital, very educational! The volunteer's seem so eager to share what they e learned as well! Really cool to see these turtles up close and personal, you can even go watch them release turtles that are ready! read more

So much fun and very educational. It was eye opening to see these turtles being rehabilitated. I'm glad to see that locals are channeling their passion and funding this center. A $5 donation at the entrance is a great deal. They had some massive sea turtles there. read more

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I really like what the marine center is doing. I had my parents in town and this was an amazing experience for us to visit and see what our local marine conservation efforts were all about. No fee to get in, but it is sure worth the donation. There are several tanks in the back with a variety of different recovering turtles and near the entrance there are several exhibits and tanks showing the eco systems in our area. This place is great and I will be back. read more

We took our two daughters (Ages 8 and 4) to see the Turtles who are being nursed back to health. I am not sure who enjoyed it more, my wife and I or the girls. This place is doing amazing work. This is definitely worth a visit. We drove down from Vero Beach and had lunch at the Food Shack in Jupiter after our visit. I would highly recommend both the Marinelife Center and the Food Shack. This is an amazing place to see and learn about turtles up close. The volunteers are friendly and a wealth of information. read more

Very cool museum/rescue center for turtles. Admission is free but there is a donation jar at the entrance. After visiting and seeing the work they do there, you will want to donate some money. Loved visiting it. read more

This is my happy place and my favorite as well. The people that work here are so sweet and so passionate about what they do. I am an absolute turtle lover, I am also an adoptive mother to Rosie and I am so happy to say that. My roommate adopted her in my name for Christmas and I visited her today. It's always so impressively clean at the center and that's one thing that I always look for in a place! Thank you to everyone that works here and care about the turtles as much as I do!! Keep the amazing job everyone is doing! Changing the world one turtle at a time ! :) read more

I have been coming here for over 6 years. It is an awesome place with an incredible purpose. There is free admission but a $5 donation is encouraged and appreciated. Seeing the turtles are the best part but it's also very cool to talk to the volunteers that stand by the tanks, they are very nice and informative. The camps here are also a lot of fun, I went to one years ago back when I was just starting high school. They have programs for all ages and are always looking for volunteers. Overall great place with exciting programming. read more

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If I had visited this place as a child, I may have chosen a different career path! What a great learning experience! I was part of a corporate group of about 35 of us broken into two groups and provided with a wonderful tour of the facility including the turtles in dry rehab/surgical area as well as in the tanks. The stories of each of the turtles and why they landed at Loggerhead were intriguing, sad, and yet, educational and informative. After our guide walked us through the tank areas and explained some of the history, we were escorted to the beach where we were provided with buckets and tools to pick up trash. This was the first time I'd participated in an organized beach clean-up, but I must say that this entire half-day experience was one of the most rewarding I've ever experienced with a work group. If you've got a group of kids OR adults, don't hesitate to contact Loggerhead about their group enrichment programs. You just might change some lives! read more

Love this place. It's free accept for a donation. Otherwise you are free to walk with wonderful epople treating injured animals. read more

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One of our favorite spots to take our kids! They do such a good job providing access to these amazing animals while fostering an adventure for the kids. read more

This is a wonderful place for kids and adults to learn something about sea turtles and marinelife. Theres no fee simply a suggested donation. There are all sorts of classes going on. The gift shop has sterling silver as well as costume jewelry . read more

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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I loved it so much. Everyone there obviously cared about the turtles and answered any questions I had. It was such an amazing experience. read more

I wish I could give this place 100 stars! What a great facility they have and you can tell that they really care about these sea turtles! I ended up adopting one named jellybean lol. read more

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It was so fun to see the turtles they care for! The volunteers did an amazing job answering all of the questions we had. They truly care and it is easy to see how much of a difference they are making to the turtles! read more

I must stop for marine animal lovers of all ages! The friendly staff of course the sea turtles themselves make this an easy recommendation for anyone nearby. read more

Amazing place doing great things. Loved seeing the turtles up close. Great for kids and to learn how important the environment is. P

One of the better run marine sanctuaries that I've been to. Very high touch staff and wonderful learning programs. A must see along with gumbo limbo in boca. read more

Great place for the whole family to learn about sea turtles! My kids (6 & 7) loved the Junior Research lab. We signed up online for the Jr. research lab. read more

Such a fun and informative spot to learn about how we need to be stewards of our ocean.These animals show us the lasting effects of polluting our beaches and waters. An absolute must see for children and adults alike. read more

This is a great family attraction. You can see rescued sea turtles up close and even peek into the windows of the hospital while they give the turtles check-ups! There is a very small play area for very small kids and a great play area just outside the back gates. I wouldn't plan on spending more than an hour or so, especially if you have small kids. But, since there is no admission fee, it's definitely worth it. They do take donations -$5 suggested. read more

I've been going here since I was a kid and have enjoyed watching it grow in size and success. It's free to go in, but if you care for sea turtles, donate or buy something from their shop - it's what keeps them afloat and helps them take care of the turtles. It's also family friendly and mostly run by volunteers. The fact that they regularly have volunteers working there says something about a business if you ask me. read more

We really enjoyed learning about the plight of the Sea Turtles around the world. Especially the sick and injured ones from this area.

I am a teacher and took my students on a field trip here. It was a great experience for everyone!

Great family time to see all the turtles, worth about 2 hours and a good break from the beach. Lots of docents to tell you about the turtles. Would highly recommend. read more

You MUST visit this place!!!! If you ever make it to this beautiful town, do not pass up the opportunity to experience this! This is a rehab center for Green, Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles. Whether they were stuck on a sand bank or torn up by a boat propeller, this place will nurture them back to health and release them into the wild!!! The place is beautiful, off A1A, not far off of US1. It's free admission, donation of $5.00 suggested. Please donate! They do not gouge you in the gift shop either. They have adorable beaded purses for $20, cool bath games for low 20's, great, hand painted beach bags for $30, cute jewelry, clothing, Knicks knacks, stationery, etc. To the right of the entrance is a very informative "fact room" about the 3 kinds of turtles. Betcha didn't know Leatherbacks can exceed 7 feet!!! They have a measurement on the walls to stand next to...and really see how enormous these turtles are! The best part of the place is obviously the actual turtles. They each have their own little " bathtub" and are very well taken care of, in a CLEAN facility. The women on hand, this was a few days after Christmas, was BEYOND helpful and informative. We happened to meet a little guy who was brought in by a family of 4!!! Being from Chicago, and knowing what their bite is capable of, ( although they are not aggressive) I told her it's a good thing they were locals. I would have been crying and calling 911 like a weirdo. The little guy, however was about 70 yrs old!! And he was in bad shape. Huge chunk out of his shell. Poor thing was on pain meeds, and they seemed much needed! Come if youre around these parts! I promise you'll learn something and develop a fondness for these gentle giants. The story of a female and her breeding journeys is enough reason to go. And donate!!! read more

Baby sea turtles + my wife and kid = happy day. The presentation here is great. There are several turtles that are being rehabilitated. They have a few tanks for baby turtles and when we were there they had about 3 dozen hatchlings. They also have an indoor fish room with some cool fish - star fish and a conch - those are REALLY cool and there are drawers for kids learn about stuff / pull out! read more

What a nice facility. We learned so much here and my children really enjoyed it. Small, but packed with information!

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a great way to spend a few hours of your vacation time. You get an up close view of the turtles and gain a greater understanding of the work that is being done to help sea turtles. Large aquariums in an indoor gallery show a variety of sealife, both native and invasive to the Atlantic mid Florida region. As you go outside you see a series of above ground pools (holding tanks), each containing a sea turtle. Looking at the interpretive signage you realize that most turtles have been at the center for a day or two, all less than a month. Turtles are rescued from cold waters in New England, or from local beaches. They are examined by on staff doctors, given the rehabilitation that is needed (surgery, medicine, tlc) and returned to local waters. Some of the most fascinating aspects of the visit to the Center are looking through the windows of the medical lab to see procedures being performed on the turtles, and being present when one of the turtles is brought out of the medical lab on a stretcher and put into its holding tank pool. This is a really cool place. If I lived closer it would be a cool place to visit frequently or to volunteer at. I'd also like to experience the release days at local beaches. They have a cute gift shop that contains all things sea turtle. Suggested donation $10/pp. read more

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Coming here gave us a good apreciation for sea turtles and their life cycle. The educators answered our questions and explained stories of the injured turtles (patients) currently in their care and available for us to see up close. Get as much or as little information, you pick. Learn the life cycle of sea turtles, get up close to tanks where recovering sea turtles heal, gain their strength back. Did you know the Leather Back Turtle gets 7 ft long? Wow! Can you imagine seeing that come up on shore at night to lay her eggs? There's so much to learn and it won't take you all day. The front desk staff were not what I'd pick as the face of the Marine Life Center but we got past that and were glad we did. read more

This little museum is absolutely great. We come for a visit every time we are in town visiting my parents. My kids love seeing these beautiful, large creatures and playing at the playground behind the center. They have a great gift shop too. Very cute apparel and fun toys, not too expensive either, and there are always things on sale. read more

This is a great place to go, whether you live in the area or are just visiting. It's free to get in, but who can resist giving the requested donation to help rehabilitate the turtles! The greeter at the front desk gave the very wise advice to go see the turtles outside first, then come inside to enjoy the air-conditioned displays. You can get really close to the turtles, and there's an informative but blissfully brief description of each one. If you have more questions, a friendly volunteer will chat with you. I don't have any children, but this is perfect for the whole family! read more

These folks are passionate about turtles! We saw recovering ones, one in surgery and one about to be released. The indoor area was very informative. The only bad side is it's pretty small. read more

This place is a wonderful place to see and appreciate sea turtles and their rescue efforts. The people are very knowledgeable and friendly. I try to bring most visitors here when they come to Juno. read more