Program Details
- Minimum Age
- 10 and up
- Duration
- Program duration may vary. 4-6 hours
- Price
- $ 99.95
- Days Available
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, May 5-Sept. 5, 2025
- Max. Participants
- 3
About the Program
Embark on an exclusive ride-along adventure with our sea turtle patrol team!
You will be fully immersed during this educational excursion on the beach with our sea turtle nesting biologists. Learn about the sea turtle nesting process, hatchlings, and how the CMA team patrols our local beaches every day as part of our sea turtle conservation program.
This unique ride-along opportunity will offer a first-hand view of the challenges sea turtles face with the impacts of artificial lighting, sand holes, and items left on the beach. You will learn ways we can all help protect these endangered species and other wildlife while enjoying our beautiful beaches.
Ticket Time & Information
- Limited availability on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, May through Sept., during sea turtle nesting season.
- Programs begin 45min before sunrise each day.
- Space is limited to 3 guests per program. Participants will ride together in a UTV.
- Participants must be at least 10 years old. Children aged 10-17 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
- Schedules and duration may vary. Programs may last between 4-6 hours.
- Patrols operate rain or shine and will only be canceled due to lightning.
- Remember to bring comfortable clothes, plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and rain gear if necessary.
- Book online to select your date of visit and view availability.
- Participants will need to sign a waiver form.
Please Note:
- Aquarium admission is not included or required with this program.
- CMA sea turtle nesting patrols are permitted by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
- Ride-along guests are only allowed to observe and will not assist with nesting patrol activities or interact with any wildlife.
- Personal photography will not be permitted during this program.
- Programs do not guarantee any wildlife sightings and all activity may vary each day.
- All program details, pricing and schedules are subject to change.
All marine turtle footage taken in Florida was obtained with the approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under conditions not harmful to marine turtles. Footage was acquired while conducting authorized conservation activities pursuant to FWC MTP-24/25-263 and MTP-24/25-013.