Sea Turtle Tours, Galveston

Welcome to sea turtle country! This facility, operated by the National Marine Fisheries Service, is the only place in the U.S. where visitors can view the endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hatchlings as they emerge and mature. You will learn all about the Ridley and other types of sea turtles from the facility's knowledgeable tour guides and view more than 600 living turtles in their saltwater tanks. Interactive exhibits demonstrate how the turtles are tagged for tracking and recovery. The tours are designed to be fun for visitors of all ages. Groups of eight or less are welcome during regular tour times. If you have a larger group, please call ahead to schedule a reservation. On Tuesdays the tour begins at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. And on Thursdays the tour begins at 10am whereas on Saturdays the tour commences at 10am.