A visit to Central Florida usually means a trip to Orlando and its wonderful theme parks and attractions. But if you want to experience something that is truly unique and do something a little unusual, then consider taking a turtle watching tour, when on vacation in Florida.
Sea turtles are species that have been on the planet for millions of years. They do their nesting and hatching in the year same place year after year and if you go in a guided tour at the right time of year can be able to see a sea turtle nesting complete their offspring or see their way in the world. The baby turtles with the very large eyes, are considered one of the most beautiful little creatures around.
If you are visiting the east coast of Florida then there are several places where you can join a turtle walk. They are called turtle turtle walk instead of watches because there is no guarantee that you will see a turtle in a given time. However, the likelihood that you will see a nesting or hatchlings are very high if we take a guided walk properly. Season for sea turtles is in June and July.
These are places where you can take a tour:
Canaveral National Seashore
This is part of the nation of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Participants for walks in the northern end of this area meet in the center of Canaveral National Seashore Information located at 7611 South Atlantic Avenue New Smyrna Beach. You can make reservations for tours by calling 321-428-3384 June 15 May. Similarly, if you wish to participate in the month of July go, June 15 to Call at 321-267-1110. Only 25 people can participate in a walk in groups and children under eight years can not participate.
Sebastian Inlet State Park, located Melbourne Beach, is another popular place turtle walk. Public turtle Walking conducted several times a week in June and July. To take part, must make a reservation two weeks before the walk. Call 321-589-2147 to make a reservation. You can reserve seats for up to six people.
If you really want to be sure of seeing and young turtle then a tour of the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale might be the best place to visit. Here, during the summer months, you can see a sample hatching eggs in vivo. The Turtle Beach Museum also organizes tours and you can make a reservation (around April 15) by calling: 954-467-6637
One thing to note is that sea turtles are an endangered species and normal flashlights and flash photography are prohibited on these trips as misleading turtles. Furthermore, only trained and authorized personnel are allowed to handle sea turtles. Rule violations may result in $ 500, 000 fine and a penalty prison.
Other popular places include turtle watching Life Center of Juno Beach (561-627-8280), Marine Turtle Conservation Society, Melbourne (321-676-1701), Florida Power and Light Company, Jensen Beach (800-334-5483), Hobe Sound Nature Center (772-546-2067), Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota (941-388-4331) and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Vero Beach (772-562-3909, ext.258)
Call the phone numbers of the different turtle monitoring facilities in April, if you want to be sure of doing a tour in the summer because space is limited.
About the Author:
Mark Whichard writes frequently about Orlando Tourism. He is the proprietor of Orlando’s Finest Vacation Home and if you are interested in great deals on Orlando vacation rentals and rental homes near Disney World, then visit his website: http://www.Orlandosfinest.com
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