WEST PALM BEACH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
After‑Dark at Loggerhead: An Evening Guided Tour Among South Florida’s Sea Turtles
A one-hour, after-hours visit at Loggerhead Marinelife Center that walks guests through the outdoor sea turtle hospital and explains local nesting behavior.
After‑Dark at Loggerhead: An Evening Guided Tour Among South Florida’s Sea Turtles.
Experience South Florida’s sea turtles at a quieter hour: the Public Evening Guided Tour at Loggerhead Marinelife Center is an after‑hours, guided walk through the outdoor sea turtle hospital where guests meet current patients and learn about the nesting behaviors that unfold on local beaches.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet the patients in the outdoor hospital
Guides lead the group through Loggerhead’s outdoor sea turtle hospital so visitors can see the center’s current patients up close and learn about their care.
Nesting behavior explained
The tour covers the nesting sea turtles of south Florida and explains the remarkable nesting behaviors that occur on local beaches.
An after‑hours, outdoor experience
This is an evening, after‑hours tour offered by LMC that takes place outdoors and gives guests a chance to connect with sea turtles after dark.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over the course of about an hour, an experienced guide shepherds a small group through Loggerhead Marinelife Center after hours: you pass through the outdoor hospital to meet current patients and stop to learn about the nesting turtles that use South Florida beaches.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening tour suits (and who should take caution).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided evening tour runs about 1 hour and is offered as an after‑hours program at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Bring water and sun protection and be prepared to be outside in Florida weather for up to one hour; summer months make hydration especially important.
Tours meet at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
The program takes place outdoors and runs year‑round; dress for the weather and plan for humidity or evening breezes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the evening guided tour?
About 1 hour.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
When are evening guided tours offered?
Evening guided tours are offered at LMC throughout June and July as after‑hours programs.
Are the tours outdoors?
Yes — public evening guided tours take place outside and run year‑round.
What should I bring to the tour?
Bring water and sun protection and be prepared to be outside in Florida weather for up to one hour; these are especially important during summer months.