Jan 02
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
Dec 07
The Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival took place on November 29, 2008 in the beautiful historic district. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center had the privilege of participating in this magnificent event. Members of the GSTC staff took the stage around 6:00 p.m. to present “Scute’s Christmas Adventure!” Scute is the GSTC mascot and has been brought to life by the education staff in “Scute’s Ocean Adventure.” Several members of the education staff helped to write a Christmas version of this production for this special holiday season. It was presented to the hundreds of individuals at the festival with many excited children sitting in the front row.
"Scute's Christmas Adventure" characters Stan and Sylvie the sharks, Scute the loggerhead sea turtle, and Sarah Eckert as the narrator.
The GSTC also had an educational booth at the festival with specimens for the public to view as well as a chance for everyone to make their very own sea turtle Christmas ornament! Staff and volunteers shared sea turtle conservation knowledge with many curious onlookers.
Volunteer Lorraine Boyett talks with visitors about the plight of the sea turtle.
If you are interested in seeing “Scutes Christmas Adventure,” swing by the center any Saturday during the month of December at 1:30 p.m. After the puppet show, you can even color your very own sea turtle Christmas tree ornament!
And don’t forget, Santa will be visiting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center December 20th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Bring the family for fun with Santa plus a very special Georgia Sea Turtle Center story! SEA you there!!
~ Teddy Ivey, Education Intern
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!
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!
