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No creature is more stringently protected than the sea turtles that visit our beaches. Watching these beautiful animals come ashore to lay their eggs, guided by the light of the moon, is an experience unlike any other.

The majestic sea turtles bury their eggs in the sand, then go back into the sea, leaving the eggs behind to hatch. So if you see a fenced-off area of the beach, please stay away. Your cooperation today will help ensure that sea turtles visit St. Lucie’s shoreline for generations to come.

FP&L Turtle Walks
FP&L Turtle Walks are conducted Friday and Saturday nights from June 3 through July 15. These walks are extremely popular and limited by permit to 50 people. The presentations begin at 9 p.m. at the Energy Encounter. Once a turtle is sighted, the group is taken to the beach to watch her lay her eggs.

Early reservations are recommended. The reservation number is 1-800-334-5483 and opens May 1.

College of Turtle Knowledge
FP&L's turtle attraction is hosted by Professor Thaddeus C. Turtle and helps teach visitors about the sea turtles FPL protects, monitors and studies. Crawl through a TED (turtle exclusion device) to see how a turtle can escape from a shrimp net. See models of the five different sea turtle species found on the Treasure Coast and a simulation of their natural habitat.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information please visit the Marine Education Center Web site or call 1-800-334-5483.