Summary:
– The Zoo’s vet team helps save wild sea turtles through medical care and rehabilitation.
– The team recently treated a Kemp’s Ridley and 10 green sea turtles who were cold-stunned.
– Two of the green sea turtles were released back into the wild after being cleared by the vet team.
– The Zoo has been partnering with Lady Marquez and her conservation efforts to protect sea turtles in the Galápagos.
– Lady Marquez and her son visited the Zoo to learn more about the vet team’s work.
The Zoo’s Vet Team is Helping Save Wild Sea Turtles
The sea turtles are a welcome and highly-loved sight to most beachgoers. These majestic creatures are known for their quiet composure and long ocean voyages. However, these animals are also at risk, and their populations are threatened by climate change, pollution, and human activity. This is where the veterinary team at the Zoo comes in, and their essential work is helping to save wild sea turtles.
With years of experience in the field of veterinary medicine, the team at the Zoo is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of animals everywhere. The team was recently called to help save a Kemp’s ridley that had been accidentally caught on a fishing line. The turtle was brought to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for treatment, where it received the necessary medical care and attention that it required. The vet team worked tirelessly, examining the turtle and developing a treatment plan to help it recover.
In addition to treating the Kemp’s ridley, the vet team also aided 10 green sea turtles who had been cold-stunned during a freezing spell. The turtles were found by concerned citizens who brought them to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for care. Once again, the team worked, examining the animals and administering medical treatment as required.
The team quickly got to work, developing a care plan for the turtles. Some of the turtles were released back into the ocean right away after being cleared by the vet team, while others needed to continue receiving medical care until they were healthy enough to be released. The team worked closely with these animals, providing them medicine, proper care and attention, and lots of love.
Their hard work paid off, and two of the green sea turtles were eventually cleared for release that day. As the turtles were led to the ocean where they could be released back into the wild, cheers were heard from young and old alike. The vet team had saved the lives of these creatures, and the community could not be more grateful for their dedication.
Aside from their medical work with the sea turtles, the vet team also had a special visit from the Zoo’s conservation partner, Lady Marquez, and her son. Lady leads programs to protect sea turtles and their nests in the Galápagos. The Zoo has provided support and training for wildlife protection work for over seven years.
The visit was an opportunity for Lady and her son to see the work done by the vet team up close. They were able to learn more about the process of caring for sea turtles and the passion that drives the vet team to do what they do. Lady and her son were impressed by the knowledge and caring nature displayed by the vets. They left feeling inspired, knowing the conservation efforts to protect sea turtles in the Galápagos were in good hands.
Conclusion
The Zoo’s Vet Team is helping to protect endangered sea turtles through their work in animal care and rehabilitation. They are doing their part in helping these creatures thrive and survive in a world that is increasingly hostile to their existence. The team’s hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed by the community, who continue to support their efforts in any way they can. And Lady Marquez and her son’s visit underscores the importance of global collaboration and the power of partnerships in animal conservation.
We can all do our part to protect these majestic creatures, and the Zoo’s vet team is leading the way in helping us achieve that goal. Let us all support them in their work so that these wondrous sea turtles may continue to grace our shores for many years.
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Source Description
Our vet staff recently examined a Kemp’s ridley that was accidentally caught on a fishing line and reexamined 10 green sea turtles who were cold-stunned when freezing temperatures hit our area earlier this year. Two of them were cleared to be released into the wild that day, while the others continued to receive medical care until they were ready to be released. Our vet team had two unique visitors, the Zoo’s conservation partner, Lady Marquez, and her son, visiting from the Galápagos. Lady leads programs to protect sea turtles and their nests in Galápagos, where the Zoo has provided support and training for wildlife protection work for over seven years.
