Tour de Turtles Live Event – Tortuguero, 2026

Green Turtle Releases in Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Please note earlier than usual release time.

Release dates and information are subject to change. Please check back as we get closer to the event date! All events listed are FREE and open to the public. No registration needed!

Questions about any of the Tour de Turtles events? Email lexie@conserveturtles.org

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July 13 & 14, 2026

8:30 am CST (local time)

STC Field Station, Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Other Events

Tour de Turtles Virtual Run

October 30 – November 2, 2026

Join our sea turtles at the Tour de Turtles finish line by participating in Sea Turtle Conservancy’s 7th Annual 5K/10K Virtual Race!

A Social Benefiting Sea Turtle Conservancy

Early December, 2026

Join Sea Turtle Conservancy at our year-end cocktail reception in New York City.

Tee Off for Turtles Golf Outing

March, 2027

STC is excited to announce the 15th annual “Tee Off for Turtles” sea turtle awareness and fundraiser golf outing at Aquarina Country Club.

Tour de Turtles Live Event – Anna Maria Island, 2026

June 29, 2026

Join STC as we release a loggerhead sea turtle with a satellite transmitter with the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. Exact location will be announced early morning before the release once our team locates a nesting turtle.