Canaveral National Seashore - - Titusville, Florida - Press Release
Canaveral National Seashore - Titusville Florida
Headquarters: 212 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 -- (321) 267-1110
Information Center: 7611 South Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 -- (386) 428-3384


PRESS RELEASE


May 9, 2013

CONTACT: Laura Henning — 386-428-3384

PLAYALINDA BEACH TURTLE WATCH RESERVATIONS
BEGIN ON MAY 15TH
FOR PROGRAMS SET IN JUNE, 2013

Starting Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., staff at Canaveral National Seashore will begin taking telephone reservations for this year's June Turtle Watch programs. The number to call is (386) 428-3384 ext. 223.

The programs are open to all persons eight (8) years of age and older. Programs are limited to Forty (40) persons per night with a maximum of six (6) persons per reservation call. The fee for this program is $14.00 per person ages 16 and above, 15 and under are free. Persons with Access or a Senior Pass receive a 50% discount for the cardholder only. Children must be 8 years old to participate. While visitors are not guaranteed a view of a nesting sea turtle, the 2012 success rate exceeded 80%. Fees will not be refunded if a sea turtle is not found; however unfavorable weather conditions may be cause for a refund of fees if the program is canceled. During June 2012, programs are scheduled on most Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

The programs for 2013 will be provided in the Playalinda District of Canaveral National Seashore, Titusville, programs will run from 8:00 p.m. until Midnight on June 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, & 28. Please have several dates in mind when you call and we ask that you keep your calls brief. Further information and instruction will be sent to you within two (2) weeks of your phone call. Turtle Watch programs give park visitors a unique opportunity to learn about sea turtles and the role that the National Park Service plays in their conservation.



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