For Immediate Release
Contact: Cameron Moore
954.713.0904
cmoore@mods.net
Museum of Discovery and Science Announces
Summer Sea Turtle Walks for June and July 2014
Participants will have the opportunity to witness a 300-pound Loggerhead sea turtle
venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs.
Fort Lauderdale, FL March 13, 2014 –The Museum of Discovery and Science invites the whole family
to participate in an evening of sea turtle discovery this summer. Once again, the annual evening Turtle
Walks will occur in June and July. Visitors will enjoy an entire evening of sea turtle exploration and
identification while uncovering the natural history and myths of turtles. Nature permitting, participants
will have a chance to watch a 300 pound Loggerhead sea turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs. A
female loggerhead sea turtle may travel thousands of miles to return to the beach where she hatched as a
baby to lay her own eggs as an adult.
The loggerhead sea turtle is found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean
Sea and is a protected species. It spends most of its life in saltwater and estuarine habitats, with females
briefly coming ashore to lay eggs. The loggerhead sea turtle has a low reproductive rate; females lay an
average of four egg clutches and then become quiescent, producing no eggs for two to three years. The
loggerhead has a lifespan of 30-60 years.
At 9:00 p.m., the adventure begins at the Museum of Discovery and Science with an informative hands-on
session about turtles (land, fresh water and salt water) with an expanded focus on sea turtles. Guests will
also meet the Museum’s Ambassador Loggerhead sea turtle who is almost one year old. Once it reaches
an appropriate size it will be released in the ocean. Museum staff will provide answers to questions about
nesting, threats and conservation before proceeding to the beach.
The adventure continues to Fort Lauderdale beach where Museum expert guides lead guests to the sea
turtle’s nesting grounds to look for amazing sea turtles. We cannot guarantee a sea turtle will be spotted
on every walk but when it does happen it is a natural wonder that no one will ever forget.
Guests should be prepared to walk approximately one to two miles, and provide their own transportation
and snacks. Participants must be 9 years of age or older. Advance reservations are required as space is
limited. Please call 954.713.0930 to make reservations. Prices are $18 for members and $20 for nonmembers. To learn more about Turtle Science visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2r2HdM3yak
2014 Turtle Walk Dates
June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2014
July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 2014
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Turtle Walks
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ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong
learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Founded in 1976 as The
Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 450,000 visitors annually. Major
operational support for the Museum is provided through generous support by Leadership Guild members
including: Broward Health, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Sun Sentinel, and Wells Fargo.
The Museum is open seven days a week, 365 days a year; Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. with extended IMAX® hours on most evenings. General
Admission prices are $19 for adults; $18 seniors; $15 children 2 to 12. Children under 2 are free. A
General Admission Ticket includes admission to the Museum exhibits and one classic IMAX movie. The
Museum of Discovery and Science is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale,
Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, visitors should call 954.467.MODS (6637) or
visit our web site at www.mods.org
Media Contacts: Cameron Moore 954.713.0904 email: cmoore@mods.net
Marlene Janetos 954.713.0915 email: mjanetos@mods.net
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