Sea Turtle, Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Sea Turtle, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in South Padre Island, Texas, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured sea turtles. Founded in 1977 by Ila Fox Loetscher, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity and engages in public education and conservation efforts for all sea turtle species. Its operations are funded through admissions, donations, and gift shop sales, supporting care for the animals as well as educational programs and global conservation projects. The organization also runs internship and scholarship programs to support biology students, and it collaborates on wildlife initiatives, including partnerships that support monitoring and relocation of turtle eggs. Sea Turtle, Inc. positions itself within the marine conservation field as a regional facility with broader outreach through education and conservation collaboration.