Did you know that turtles are reptiles - and that records show their existence during the days of the dinosaurs over 200 million years ago? With such a lengthy past of survival it’s hard to believe that of the seven sea turtle species - all but one are now listed as either threatened or endangered.
What It's Like: Returning Sea Turtles to the Wild
Recently, SeaWorld Orlando's animal rescue team returned three sea turtles to the waters off Florida's east coast. Each of the turtles had been cared for by the park's animal experts.
For a unique point-of-view, the team used GoPro video cameras and we think the look is pretty amazing. It's what it's like to help return now-healthy sea turtles to the wild.
LIVE VIDEO -- Cape Cod Sea Turtles Being Returned to the Wild by SeaWorld
20 healthy sea turtles are being returned to the wild by SeaWorld animal experts. The turtles were rescued from the frigid waters of Cape Cod back in December and after intensive care at the New England Aquarium were flown to SeaWorld in Orlando.
More cold-stressed sea turtles find care – and warmth – at SeaWorld

(Wednesday, December 15) Today, 36 more cold-stressed sea turtles are finding care and warmth at SeaWorld in Orlando. The park’s animal rescue team and sea turtle experts picked up the turtles at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, near Cape Canaveral, FL, after they were found and gathered by biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).

