Field Trips
Explore, learn, and discover sea turtles up close with our engaging field trip experience.
Schedule your field trip today and embark on a 90-minute journey of discovery and excitement as you explore the unforgettable magic of sea turtles through engaging rotations. Designed with educators in mind, our field trips combine science education, conservation awareness, and hands-on activities that reinforce classroom instruction while sparking curiosity in your students.
Field Trip Activities
Intro
Begin your adventure with a fun and interactive 15-minute presentation in our outdoor amphitheater.
Residents
Meet our resident sea turtles. You’ll get to know why they live here and how they inspire conservation every day.
Conservation
Discover how Sea Turtle Inc. protects endangered sea turtles through rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation programs.
Be a Vet
Take a look at a real turtle X-ray and determine what happened to your patient and decide how you would treat your turtle just like our veterinary team!
Hospital
See the sick and injured sea turtles currently receiving care. Learn how our team works hard to give each turtle the best chance at recovery and release.
Adaptations
Meet one of our ambassador animals and discover the unique adaptations that set sea turtles apart from other turtles.
When can I schedule a field trip?
Sea Turtle, Inc. books school groups on a first come first serve basis. Times will vary depending upon the time of year. Field trips are scheduled for 90-minute time blocks.
Be sure to make your appointment in advance.
Field trips can be in Spanish or English?
A Few Things To Know Before Your Field Trip
How many students can attend?
We can accommodate up to 200 students. Larger groups may be split when possible.
What is the cost?
The cost is $10 per student and adult. One adult is free for every 10 students. Extra chaperones or parents not covered by the school will pay general admission.
When are they offered?
We accommodate field trips year round.
Where do we meet our educators?
You will meet our educators at the education museum. Take a look at the map below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Field trips are $10 per student and adult. One adult is free for every 10 students. Extra chaperones not covered by the school will pay general admission.
We can accommodate up to 200 students. Larger groups may be split across multiple days when possible.
We accommodate field trips year round.
Sea Turtle Inc does not have a designated eating area however, there are several public parks on South Padre Island.
Sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. You must have a federal permit to handle any endangered species.
Please click on the button below for our online request form. If you have additional questions, please contact our Education Department at 956-761-4511 ext. 102.
Students won’t visit the Gift Shop in person, but we offer an online option! You’ll get a special code to shop ahead of time, and all orders will be ready for pickup on the day of your field trip. Just make sure purchases are made by 9 AM (CST) that day.
Parents will be charged regular admission and should stand toward the back of the group unless directed otherwise by teachers. Our priority is creating a fun and positive experience for all students.
Yes, school buses can park in the large lot between our front and back buildings.