Something random about me? I LOVE sea turtles. In fact, during college, I took part of my summer to rescue sea turtles with the Sea Turtle Conservation League of Singer Island, Florida. It was an amazing experience, and I fell in love with these wonderful creatures.
So whenever we visit SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, they are my favorites to see. Unfortunately I couldn’t make a recent event where they introduced the newest turtle, but I am happy to share the information and a giveaway so you can visit him and other majestic sea creatures up close. Not only is the aquarium beautiful, but it’s a great educational spot to take kiddos, too.
ABOUT CARR, THE NEW SEA TURTLE
Weighing in at 85 pounds, Carr will join Benson, a 28-pound rescued sea turtle, who came to the aquarium last year. Carr was severely injured in a boat collision that resulted in a deformed carapace and persistent floatation issues. He was nursed to health by the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, Florida, and made the journey to Michigan accompanied by rehab teams from Gumbo Limbo and SEA LIFE Michigan.
Although he is healthy and doing well, Carr is non-releasable, which means he will never be able to survive in the wild. Since arriving at the aquarium, Carr has received round-the-clock care and monitoring in a special med pool for a week and learned SEA LIFE Michigan’s target training feeding technique before being released into the ocean tank.
Kroger has donated $1,500 toward Carr’s healthy eating plan, which includes fresh vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber and peppers.
How beautiful is Carr?! I can’t wait to see him!
ABOUT SEA TURTLES
Sea turtles are an endangered species; only 1,000-10,000 of the turtle hatchlings born each year will survive to adulthood, according to the Sea Turtle Conservancy. They face not only natural threats from predators, but also human-caused threats such as commercial fishing, pollution, beach erosion and illegal hunting. Protecting them is vital to our planet and our oceans.
ABOUT SEA LIFE MICHIGAN
SEA LIFE Michigan is dedicated to conservation and protecting wildlife and has developed a system and best-practice animal husbandry that draws on decades of collective experience from their marine biologists.
Follow SEA LIFE Michigan’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR VISIT TO SEA LIFE
Here are a few ways you can save money on your visit to SEA LIFE Michigan:
- 20% off admission with the D Discount Pass {valid on up to four tickets}
- Check out a Michigan Activity Pass from your local library and receive $5 off standard entry up to six total tickets
- Buy tickets online and save 10% or purchase a combo ticket with LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Plan an adventure to the aquarium with these tips and say hello to Carr!
GIVEAWAY
I have a family 4-pack of tickets to give away to SEA LIFE Michigan. Enter below. Giveaway ends on February 8, 2017 at midnight. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to email to claim tickets or another winner will be chosen. Best of luck!
4 Tickets To SEA LIFE Michigan
This would be an amazing family trip! Our family loves underwater adventures! ❤