Looking for a unique holiday gift idea? Looking to give something that gives back?  Well you’ve come to the right place!  Here are a few suggestions from your friends at the GSTC:

ADOPT-A-SEA TURTLE ($50)

The recipient of a sea turtle adoption will surely enjoy their gift!  They will receive a letter from ‘their’ turtle, a 5×7 photo, a certificate of adoption and access to ‘their’ turtle’s password protected webpage!  If their turtle receives a satellite transmitter, or you choose a turtle that has already been released with a transmitter, they’ll be able to follow their turtle’s journey!

GSTC MEMBERSHIP ($35-5,000)

Did your friends of family LOVE their visit to the GSTC?  Why not by them a GSTC Membership!  We offer 6 levels from Individual to Lifetime. The various levels come with a variety of benefits, however all Memberships including FREE admission to the GSTC for 1 whole year, 10% discount off merchandise in the GSTC Gift Shop, 50% discount on Turtle and Nest Walks, and access the password protected Member’s ONLY page on our website which includes a Member’s ONLY edition of the GSTC’s quarterly newsletter Caretta Chronicles! How can you beat that?!

PERSONALIZED BRICK on our Walkway to Wonder! ($100 or $500)

What could be more special than a personalized brick on the GSTC Walkway to Wonder?  Either surprise them with a personalized message for them or let them create their own message..either way you can’t beat this gift!  And the best part is, you can visit it over and over and over!

All three of these options can be purchased at the Center, by calling 912-635-4444, visiting out website, downloading the correct forms and mailing or faxing them to us, or through our online store!  But hurry, processing and deliver can take 2-4 weeks!

We also have a variety of merchandise available in our gift shop (and we are currently running a 10% off holiday discount on merchandise (in store only-see previous BLOG)) and on our online store!

So whether you are buying a gift for someone else or treating yourself, please know that for all purchases made, whether it’s an adoption, membership, brick or merchandise, ALL proceeds go towards offsetting the operation costs of the GSTC, includeing the rehabilitation of sea turtles, equipment, research, and educational programming to promote conservation and awareness.

On behalf of the entire GSTC staff, I would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!

Sincerely,
Stefanie Ouellette
Marine Field Programs Coordinator

SEA-son’s Greetings from the GSTC Gift Shop!  For those who don’t know, we have recently re-designed our Gift Shop!  There’s more space, new items and an overall more pleasing, visual and practical appeal!  Take a look at the photos below, and if you haven’t been by recently…what are you waiting for?!

We also have some other very exciting things currently going on in the Gift Shop including:

So come on by today and pick up your holiday gifts all in one place!

Happy Holidays!

Stefanie Ouellette

Marine Field Programs Coordinator

Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for someone in your life?  The Georgia Sea Turtle Center has what you’re looking for!  We have a number of unique options that will surprise and delight even the ‘person who has everything’.  Here’s a few suggestions from us to you:

Give the gift that gives back…purchase a SEA TURTLE ADOPTION in their name!  This $50 tax free donation will directly benefit the patients at the GSTC cluding care, feeding, housing, medication and treatments. And if the turtle is releasable and eligible, funds will also be used to purchase a satellite transmitter, pay for satellite time after release and data management. Our Adopt-a-Sea Turtle Program has 2 options: #1 Current Patients (Duffy, Griffin and Simone) and #2 Successfully Released Patients with a Satellite transmitter (Gale).  CLICK HERE to view eligible patients and learn a little bit about each one! 

Know someone who LOVES sea turtles?  What about a MEMBERSHIP to the GSTC?  Becoming a Member of the GSTC is like becoming a member of our family.  Membership are good for 1 year from date of purchase, and include unlimited access to the GSTC, discounts in our Gift Shop and special programs such as Turtle Walks, Hatchling Walks and Birthday Parties, the GSTC monthly newsletter and access to a MEMBER’S ONLY page on our website!  And that’s just a few of the amazing benefits you’ll received (*total benefits are dependent upon Membership Level)! We offer 6 different Membership levels, one of which will surely fit the recipient and your budget!  CLICK HERE to learn about the various Membership levels we offer!

*Adoptions and Memberships may take 2-4 weeks for processing and delivery of materials, so make your purchase TODAY!  Both can be purchased in person, by phone, fax or mail, or through our online store. 

Still looking for something more?  Shop our ONLINE STORE!  You’ll find jewerly, t-shirts, books, mugs and much, much more!  Items can be found in an array of prices to fit anyone’s budget! CLICK HERE to visit our online store!

On behalf of the staff of the GSTC, I wish you all a safe and happy holiday season!

Sincerely,
Stefanie Ouellette
GSTC Marine Field Programs Coordinator