A baby sea turtle being held and looking into the camera.
11 Feb
GraceBelize Anderson K12 Virtual Field Trips

You’re Invited: A K12 Virtual Field Trip to The Turtle Hospital!

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, well-known for its dedication to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sea turtles, is partnering with Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants (EBTSOYP) to offer an engaging K12 virtual field trip for all students in grades K-12.

Turtle Tales from the Florida Keys brings the wonders of marine conversation right to your screen, making this virtual field trip accessible no matter where you are.

About K12 Virtual Field Trips

Albeit these aren’t your typical virtual tours. K12 virtual field trips provide unique experiences where students can:

  • Meet the Animals: Our virtual field trips bring the excitement to you. During Turtle Tales, you’ll get up close and personal with the hospital’s current sea turtle patients and permanent residents.
  • Go Behind-the-Scenes: Explore the rehabilitation facilities and learn about the medical care provided to these magnificent creatures.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage with an educator in real time, asking questions and participating in discussions about sea turtle species, their habitats, and the challenges they face.
A woman touching the shell of a large sea turtle inside of a vet clinic.
Photo courtesy of The Turtle Hospital and Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants

Why You Should Join

Participating in K12 virtual trips, such as Turtle Tales from the Florida Keys offers unique advantages, including:

Educational Enrichment: This virtual field trip provides students with unique learning experiences combing biology, environmental science, and conservation.

Inspiration: Witness the dedication of the hospital staff and the resilience of sea turtles and become inspired to advocate for marine conservation.

Accessibility: Whether you’re learning from home or in a classroom, this virtual field trip makes it possible to explore marine life without having to travel.

A women helping a large sea turtle back into the ocean with a crowd of people behind her on the beach.
“Mr. T,” an almost 200-pound loggerhead sea turtle, crawls into the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Sombrero Beach in Marathon, Fla. The adult male reptile was rescued in early February and convalesced at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital following surgeries to remove a fishhook. The turtle was fitted with a satellite tag by Mote Marine Laboratory to track migratory patterns of male loggerheads. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO).

How You Can Help

Beyond this virtual experience, there are several ways individuals can contribute to sea turtle conservation. A few examples include:

  • Participate in Beach Clean-Ups: Organize or join a local beach clean-up event to keep beaches safe and clean for nesting turtles.
  • Educate Others: Share knowledge about sea turtles and marine conservation with your friends and family to spread awareness.

Register for K12 Virtual Field Trip

Ready to make a splash in turtle conservation? To join Turtle Tales from the Florida Keys, visit https://enrichment.k12.com/virtual-field-trips/ and sign-up by completing the registration form. Then, check your email for a link to join the virtual field trip, it’s that easy!

Turtle Tales Await

All things considered, this K12 virtual field trip is more than just a fun learning experience, it’ a chance to see sea turtles up close and understand why protecting them is so important.

Plus, by joining in, you’re helping spread awareness by learning from the people working hard to save these amazing animals. Turtle Tales from the Florida Keys is on February 26, at 1 PM ET.  Don’t miss out, sign-up today!

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