Have you been naughty or have you been nice? If you were naughty, you have 350 days to prepare for Santa’s next visit with the Sea Turtles!

The big guy in red flew in for a visit this past December, leaving his workshop behind just six days before Christmas! Many of Santa’s elves were spotted

helping sea turtles at the Center that very same day. All the good girls and boys (even the big ones!) had the chance to sit on Santa’s lap, have their photo taken and whisper what they’d like under the tree.

Even our old friend, Archelon, came dressed for the occasion! As an early gift, Santa gave each child a special sea turtle toy to remind them that sea turtles, wild and captive, need our love and care throughout the year.

Everyone, whether naughty or nice, enjoyed a performance of Scute’s Christmas Adventure-but there sure was something different about those holiday tunes sung throughout the show! To adorn their tree when they got home, all guests were invited to make a take-home craft.  This season’s turtle-inspired craft featured a felt turtle with a wreath upon its back. Adorned with ocean stickers, it looked like the most decorate spot in the ocean- the coral reef!  We hope that these ‘Turtle Wreefs’ and memories from Santa’s visit will deck your halls for many seasons to come.

Many thanks to the Mirasolas for their tremendous help with this event!

~Kelly Price, Education Specialist