Jacksonville University is partnering with a St. Johns County sea turtle patrol to expand its marine science work to include hands-on research documenting some of Florida’s signature protected species ...

The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange is offering a new early childhood program called “Turtle Back Hatchlings” for children aged 12-24 months and their caregivers. The one-hour program allows children ...

The Southeast is rich in turtle diversity, and the Volunteer State is home to 15 species. The Eastern Box Turtle is the sole terrestrial one and the one we most often encounter, according to the a ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University, in partnership with Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol, launches a new program aimed at protecting and conserving sea turtles and their coastal habitats. The ...

Lucas Meers, director of Jacksonville University's new sea turtle program and established leader of the Mickler's Landing Sea Turtle Patrol and his volunteers were out Monday posting new sea turtle ...

Zoo visitors looking to deepen their understanding of the animals can take advantage of free keeper talks offered throughout the day at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. These educational sessions, ...