The staff of the GSTC, look forward to having you at our facility. Please see the information below to plan your next visit to the Center!

Hours of Operation

March - November
Monday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

December - February
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Holiday Schedule and special closings:
Thanksgiving Day: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Eve Day: CLOSED
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year’s Day: CLOSED

Admission
(All proceeds help to offset operational costs, including the rehabilitation of our patients.)

$6 for adults (13+ years)
$5 for Seniors (65+ years)
$4 for children (4-12 years)
FREE for children 3 and under.
$5 for Active Duty Military Personnel, Students and Teachers (ID required)
(*Prices include tax)

Directions to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Our address at the Center:
214 Stable Road
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
Google Maps Directions

By Land

Jekyll is convenient to I-95, take Exit 29 and follow the signs east on U.S. 17 for approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto the Downing Musgrove Causeway (GA 520). Be sure to stop at the Jekyll Island Welcome Center, 4 miles on left. Cross onto Jekyll and through Greeting Station (a $5 Daily Parking Fee required) and turn left to go into the Historic District of Jekyll Island. Turn right onto Stable Road. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is located on Hopkins Rd on the left in the former Power Plant building.

Click here to see an interactive map

By Sea

Jekyll is located on the Intracoastal Waterway and is a convenient stop for boaters. The Jekyll Harbor Marina provides full service facilities including gasoline and diesel fuel, shower, laundry, pool and hot tub. The historic Jekyll Wharf also offers dockage and fueling options.

By Air

International airports in Savannah (SAV) and Jacksonville (JAX) are a short 60-minute drive from Jekyll. Both airports offer rental car and limousine services. Brunswick’s Golden Isles Airport is served by regular flights of Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA/Delta Connection) out of Atlanta (ATL). Private pilots may use the Jekyll Island Airport (09J).