2026 Dates

Loggerhead Turtle Release on Anna Maria Island
Date: June 29 or 30 (release date dependent on turtle nesting)
Location: Anna Maria Island, FL
Release Time: 8:00 am EST

Rehab Turtle Release with The Turtle Hospital
Date: Friday, July 10
Location: Sombrero Beach, The Florida Keys
Time: 9:30 am EST

Green Turtle Releases in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Date: July 13 & 14, 2026
Location: STC Field Station, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Release Time: 8:30 am CST (local time) – Please note earlier than usual release time

Hawksbill Turtle Releases with The Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Date: July 22 & 23
Location: Pinney’s Beach, Nevis
Release Time: 9:00 am AST (local time)

Loggerhead Turtle Release in the Archie Carr Refuge
Date: Sunday, August 2
Location: Barrier Island Center, 8385 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Release Time: 8:00 am EST (we suggest arriving by 7:00 am) – Please note earlier than usual time of release

Questions about any of the Tour de Turtles events? Email stc@conserveturtles.org

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