Sea Turtle Program and Walk

Join us on Wednesday and Thursday nights this June and July on a USFWS Ranger lead sea turtle walk.

You will learn about sea turtles and then go to the beach to have a chance to watch a loggerhead lay her eggs!

The walks will start at 8 pm in the Merritt Island NWR visitor center. After a program in the auditorium everyone will travel out to Playalinda. There the ranger will scout for nesting turtles. If one is spotted, the Ranger will take the group down to watch a loggerhead turtle as she digs her nest and lays her eggs.

• Understand that this event requires walking on the beach at night. Often this means a long walk at a fast pace through loose sand. Please evaluate your abilities and health before attending.

• Tickets are required for every attendee.
• Minimum age is 5 years old.
• Walks start after the auditorium program and may go as late as 11pm.

• Tickets are non- refundable unless the walk is cancelled by US FWS for non-weather reasons.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing (long sleeves & pants are recommended). Closed toed shoes suitable for walking on the beach at night are suggested - NO FLIP FLOPS.
• It will be very dark; there may be mosquitoes and sand fleas. Please bring bug repellent.

• Make sure your vehicle is fueled. Participants will be driving their personal vehicles to the beach.

• Cameras, mobile phones, smart devices with screens or video recording, and flashlights are NOT permitted on the beach.
• The program will be held rain or shine unless lightning is present.
• We cannot guarantee a turtle sighting or that all participants will observe the eggs drop.

We look forward to seeing you at the refuge!

Host or Publisher Merritt Island Wildlife Association