Brevard Zoo set to celebrate the release of its 200th turtle

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center is getting ready to celebrate its 200th turtle release

On Wednesday, Hope a sub-adult green sea turtle, will be sent back home to the ocean.

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Hope was found stranded in Indian River County and was brought to the Healing Center on Nov. 19.

Once Hope arrived, the Healing Center team found that was extremely buoyant – making them unable to dive. A sea turtle who is unable to dive may find it difficult to avoid predators, boats and other hazards.

After a series of tests, Hope was treated for an inflammation of the digestive tract.

According to a news release, “Hope will be remembered by the Healing Center team as a ‘sassy sub-adult with a great fight or flight instinct,’ and is ready to go home to the ocean.

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To celebrate Hope’s release, a special presentation of Brevard Zoo’s Turtle Tech initiative will take place just before the release at 10:30 a.m.

The theme for this release is a quote from marine biologist Sylvia Earle, “No water, no life. No blue, no green.”

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To celebrate Hope’s release, a special presentation of Brevard Zoo’s Turtle Tech initiative will take place just before the release at 10:30 a.m.

This event is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to wear blue or green to celebrate Hope’s return.

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