Juno Beach, Fla. (January 25, 2024) – Celebrate 40 years of sea turtle and ocean conservation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s 19th Annual TurtleFest. Presented by Amazon, the free, family-friendly community event will take place at Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) and the surrounding Loggerhead Park on Saturday, February 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LMC is honored to welcome Amazon as the presenting sponsor for this year’s TurtleFest. Amazon’s commitment to sustainability includes impacting climate solutions, reducing waste, and helping protect natural resources by investing in conservation and restoration initiatives. The company’s support will greatly enhance The Center’s efforts in ocean education and preservation, and sea turtle rehabilitation.
“At Amazon, we are committed to being a great neighbor and community partner where we work and play. Supporting the communities that we call home is central to what we do every day,” said Angelica Santibanez, Head of Community Engagement, South Florida, for Amazon. “Sea turtle and ocean conservation is an important initiative to the South Florida community, and this year, Amazon is thrilled to partner with Loggerhead Marinelife Center as the presenting sponsor of their family-friendly annual TurtleFest.”
At TurtleFest, more than 10,000 guests will come together to support education and conservation efforts through interactive, educational exhibits, marine life, live music, art, shopping, games, and other family-friendly activities. Kids can dive into the world of sea turtle conservation with fun, hands-on activities such as TurtleFest’s Junior Vet Lab. The 30-minute demonstration will educate children on the process of sea turtle rescue and release. Children can also “Slide Over the Sea” on LMC’s slide, with an ocean view, to race with friends or just for the fun of it!
Respect the locals by visiting current sea turtle patients that are being treated at the hospital. After saying hello to our sea turtle friends, browse local artists and merchants, and enjoy food, crafts beers, and cocktails. Making a splash at TurtleFest, Sailfish Brewing Company will be unveiling their new Hazy IPA, an India Pale Ale that gives back to LMC with each purchase. Guests can also enjoy live music from local bands, including The Resolvers, Brooks Herring, The Leafy Greens Band, Ricky Young, Spider Cherry, and Like Harvey.
Parking for TurtleFest is not on-site, but will be located at 700 Universe Blvd. in Juno Beach, along U.S. Highway 1. Free shuttle buses will run every 15 minutes to and from the event. Loggerhead Marinelife Center is encouraging attendees to ride their bicycles to TurtleFest and will provide free bicycle valet service at the event entrance on Ocean Avenue. Each person who valets a bicycle will receive 25 percent off the purchase of a refillable water bottle.
This year, LMC has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to make TurtleFest easily accessible to residents in the Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay areas. A complimentary shuttle bus will transport residents to and from the festival throughout the day.
TurtleFest remains free to the public thanks to LMC’s sponsors and community partners, including Amazon, TBC Corporation, Vida Caña Rum, Sailfish Brewing Company, Florida Power & Light Company, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa.
For more information, visit marinelife.org/turtlefest.
About Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC)
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Fla., is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. The Center also manages the Juno Beach Pier across the street from the park. Established in 1983, LMC seeks to promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include a sea turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas, including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures. LMC has been named the third “Best Free Attraction” in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023.
About Amazon
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