The Georgia Sea Turtle Center was visited by a very special guest last Saturday, December 15, 2007… SANTA CLAUS!!! We know how busy he is making that list and checking it twice, and felt honored that he could make it! Santa was present at the GSTC from 1 to 6pm, where he posed for pictures, handed out toy turtles to all visitors and listened as children whispered their Christmas wishes…children of ALL ages that is!
Guests were also invited to shell-a-brate the holiday season by making a recycled sea turtle ornament to take home and put on their Christmas tree or place on ours. Before heading back to the North Pole, Santa visited with our sick patients in the Rehabilitation Pavilion! A special thanks to Beth Burnsed (Jekyll Island Events, Marketing Coordinator), Cade Stepp (Roads, Beaches and Trails Supervisor), GSTC staff and volunteers, and to Mr. Kris Kringle himself, for making this event a huge success!
Only 4 shopping days left to Christmas! Are you still looking for that perfect gift for that special someone? The Georgia Sea Turtle Center has just the thing! The GSTC now offers a number of different options that may suit your holiday shopping needs; Become a Member, Purchase a Brick, Adopt a Turtle, or make a donation in your special someone’s name! All of these options make excellent gifts that “give back.” For more information please visit our website or call (912) 635-4444.
Happy Holidays!
~Alicia Marin, Senior Educator
