Evening Turtle Walks 2024
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 09/08/2024
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
If you have any specific needs to participate, please contact us at least one week ahead of your reservation by emailing our Reservations Department at gstcreservations@jekyllisland.com.
MEETING TIME:
Participants should arrive at the designated beach access point by 8:45 PM. An email will be sent with meeting location details in advance of your walk (please bring your electronic or hard-copy receipt).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This program requires walking at a moderate to brisk pace on uneven surfaces for at least 2 miles.
AGE LIMIT:
Participants must be at least 10 years old. All participants 10-15 years old are required to be accompanied by an adult (18+) on the tour.
ATTIRE:
Due to insects and highly variable weather/temperatures, we recommended bringing comfortable layered clothing, including a short-sleeved shirt, light jacket, rain jacket, pants, and closed-toed shoes.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING:
- Water
- Hat
- Bug spray
UNAPPROVED ACTIVITIES:
Performing the following activities during a walk is grounds for immediate dismissal with no refund:
- Unauthorized handling or harassment of sea turtles
- Flash Photography
- Flash Videography
- Using lights of any kind, including wearing light-up shoes during the walk
GUARANTEE:
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center does not guarantee that guests will observe a sea turtle while participating in the program. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is not responsible for any injury or complication that arises while participating in this program. Participants must comply with all instructions, including but not limited to vehicle safety and prohibited activities (e.g., touching or photographing a sea turtle without permission). Non-compliance will result in the termination of the program with no refund.
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