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At nearly 1,200 pounds, Georgie is now the largest sea turtle ever found on Juno Beach. The Loggerhead Marine Life Center, located at 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, found her. Loggerhead Marinelife Center is undergoing improvements and a Capital Expansion currently. During this construction phase, they continue to work on rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles will continue, and the animals in our hospital will continue to receive the highest quality care available. Currently, we do not have any sea turtle patients in our hospital.

Georgie is a leatherback sea turtle, a species that typically weighs between 750 and 1,000 pounds and is the largest turtle species in the world. She was first tagged in 2020 when she nested on Juno Beach and since…

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Florida’s only drive-through safari park is Lion Country Safari located in western Palm Beach County. The safari is located on nearly six hundred acres of land and is home to roughly nine hundred animals. The Lion Country Safari is located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road in Loxahatchee. The varieties of animals, including lions, rhinoceros, giraffes, and more, that live at Lion Country Safari come from all around the world. The safari is divided into seven different habitats. You will see some of the largest herds of zebras, giraffes, and rhinos on record in the United States.

Lion Country Safari works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to help save animals from extinction and recovery. Conservation and breeding programs are the…

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As cooler weather approaches, it’s the perfect time to meander through the Jupiter Sound in Jupiter. When the ocean temperatures cool, manatees migrate to the warmer waters of the sound. To get up close and personal with these gentle giants, opt for a motor-free water vessel rental from Jupiter Outdoor Center.

The West Indian manatee, which is spotted throughout Jupiter, was once abundant throughout the tropic and subtropical western North and South Atlantic and Caribbean waters. However, the manatee’s numbers have been greatly reduced. Today, the West Indian manatee is listed as an endangered species throughout its range.

The sea cows will let you take a selfie, but DO NOT TOUCH them.  You must remain respectful, calm and do not chase them from…

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