The Turtle Hospital

11/23/2025

Amazing transformation! Molly, a 170 pound loggerhead sea turtle rescued in the Florida Keys early August beat the odds and will be returning to her ocean home on Tuesday! Molly was found with a massive 10.1 pound tumor entangled in a crab trap line. Treatment at The Turtle Hospital included multiple tumor removal surgeries, barnacle removal, broad spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins, and a healthy diet of mixed seafood. Molly’s story of resilience has inspired people around the globe, garnering over 100 million views on her journey. Be inspired and share Molly’s story. Thank you for your support 🐢❤️‍🩹🌟!

11/22/2025

Cookie, a juvenile green Sea Turtle being treated for positive buoyancy disorder is looking more relaxed in her hospital tank today! When Cookie was admitted, she swam frantically at the surface, trying to dive. Cookie did not have an appetite and X-rays revealed severe intestinal gas. Cookie has started eating natural seagrass and some seafood which allows us to offer her oral medication. She is beginning to respond to treatment! Please keep prayers and healing energies coming for Cookie!

11/21/2025

Roadtrip! 🚙☀️🌊🌴 Where are you traveling from to come see Molly released on Tuesday in Key West? We can’t wait to see you there!

11/21/2025

The Turtle Hospital is proud to announce the release of “Molly,” a resilient loggerhead sea turtle who captured hearts worldwide during her extraordinary rehabilitation journey. Molly, the first loggerhead of her size to survive the removal of such a large tumor, will return to her ocean home on Tuesday, November 25th, at Higgs Beach in Key West.
Molly was rescued in early August off Key West by local charter boat captain, who discovered her weak, anemic, and entangled in a stone crab trap line. She was covered in barnacles and suffering from a massive fibropapilloma tumor on her shoulder. Captain Nate contacted The Turtle Hospital, and Molly was transported to the facility via ambulance to begin her critical care.
Upon arrival, the medical team at The Turtle Hospital began intensive treatment. Molly’s regimen included broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins, a healthy diet of mixed seafood, and multiple surgeries to remove her numerous tumors. The colossal tumor on her shoulder weighed an astounding 10.1 pounds.
Molly beat the odds, and her incredible recovery has inspired millions. Videos of her journey have garnered over 80 million views on social media, and people have traveled from across the country to visit her during her stay at the hospital. Her story has profoundly increased public awareness and love for sea turtles and the challenges they face.
For her release, Molly will be fitted with a small satellite transmitter tag. The public will be able to follow Molly’s journey at sea; the link to track her progress will be posted on the The Turtle Hospital website http://www.turtlehospital.org and on their social media platforms.
Members the public are invited to join The Turtle Hospital for Molly’s triumphant return to the Atlantic Ocean.

11/21/2025

The Turtle Hospital is proud to announce the release of “Molly,” a resilient loggerhead sea turtle who captured hearts worldwide during her extraordinary rehabilitation journey. Molly, the first loggerhead of her size to survive the removal of such a large tumor, will return to her ocean home on Tuesday, November 25th, at Higgs Beach in Key West.
Molly was rescued in early August off Key West by local charter boat captain, who discovered her weak, anemic, and entangled in a stone crab trap line. She was covered in barnacles and suffering from a massive fibropapilloma tumor on her shoulder. Captain Nate contacted The Turtle Hospital, and Molly was transported to the facility via ambulance to begin her critical care.
Upon arrival, the medical team at The Turtle Hospital began intensive treatment. Molly’s regimen included broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins, a healthy diet of mixed seafood, and multiple surgeries to remove her numerous tumors. The colossal tumor on her shoulder weighed an astounding 10.1 pounds.
Molly beat the odds, and her incredible recovery has inspired millions. Videos of her journey have garnered over 80 million views on social media, and people have traveled from across the country to visit her during her stay at the hospital. Her story has profoundly increased public awareness and love for sea turtles and the challenges they face.
For her release, Molly will be fitted with a small satellite transmitter tag. The public will be able to follow Molly’s journey at sea; the link to track her progress will be posted on the The Turtle Hospital website http://www.turtlehospital.org and on their social media platforms.
Members the public are invited to join The Turtle Hospital for Molly’s triumphant return to the Atlantic Ocean.

Event Details:
* Who: “Molly,” a 170 pound rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle
* When: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 | 9:00 AM (Molly arrives at 8:40 AM)
* Where: Higgs Beach (behind Salute! Restaurant), Key West, FL
Join us to celebrate Molly’s resilience and her second chance at life in the wild.

11/21/2025

Molly is going home!!

The Turtle Hospital is proud to announce the release of "Molly," a resilient loggerhead sea turtle who captured hearts worldwide during her extraordinary rehabilitation journey. Molly, the first loggerhead of her size to survive the removal of such a large tumor, will return to her ocean home on Tuesday, November 25th, at Higgs Beach in Key West.
Molly was rescued in early August off Key West by local charter boat captain, who discovered her weak, anemic, and entangled in a stone crab trap line. She was covered in barnacles and suffering from a massive fibropapilloma tumor on her shoulder. Captain Nate contacted The Turtle Hospital, and Molly was transported to the facility via ambulance to begin her critical care.
Upon arrival, the medical team at The Turtle Hospital began intensive treatment. Molly's regimen included broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins, a healthy diet of mixed seafood, and multiple surgeries to remove her numerous tumors. The colossal tumor on her shoulder weighed an astounding 10.1 pounds.
Molly beat the odds, and her incredible recovery has inspired millions. Videos of her journey have garnered over 80 million views on social media, and people have traveled from across the country to visit her during her stay at the hospital. Her story has profoundly increased public awareness and love for sea turtles and the challenges they face.
For her release, Molly will be fitted with a small satellite transmitter tag. The public will be able to follow Molly’s journey at sea; the link to track her progress will be posted on the The Turtle Hospital website http://www.turtlehospital.org and on their social media platforms.
Members the public are invited to join The Turtle Hospital for Molly's triumphant return to the Atlantic Ocean.

Event Details:
* Who: "Molly," a 170 pound rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle
* When: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 | 9:00 AM (Molly arrives at 8:40 AM)
* Where: Higgs Beach (behind Salute! Restaurant), Key West, FL
Join us to celebrate Molly’s resilience and her second chance at life in the wild.

11/21/2025

Molly bracelets available while supplies last! A fun way to show yout support for The Turtle Hospital and be inspired by Molly’s amazing recovery! 🐢❤️‍🩹

🌟 Kai’s Beaded Bracelets – Wear Your Love for Turtles 🐢 LIMITED EDITION - GET YOURS BEFORE THEY ARE GONE ! Show your support for MOLLY with this bracelet. And stay tuned for her release !! Molly is such an amazing survivor story, having had an FP tumor that was close to 10 pounds removed a...

11/21/2025

Get your Molly sticker and help sea turtles thrive! Molly's story is one of triumph. She defied the odds and inspired people to adore sea turtles and find strength in her recovery. Thank you for your support!

Meet Molly 🐢💚 an adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle and one of our brave patients here at 🏥 The Turtle Hospital! 💚When she first came in, Molly was carrying a whopping 10 pound tumor 😱 but thanks to the amazing skills of our Dr. Terry Norton 👨⚕️ and our rockstar medical staff 👩⚕....

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

LIVE turtley awesome holiday shopping ideas!

11/18/2025

BLT has a small regrowth on her eye and is scheduled for tumor removal surgery with Dr. Terry this week. Please keep prayers on healing energies coming for BLT 🐢❤️‍🩹

11/17/2025

It’s with heavy hearts, we share that Gary, a juvenile green sea turtle, has passed after he was diagnosed with internal FP tumors after his CT scan. Unfortunately, there is no cure for internal fibropapillomatosis.

Swim free, Gary ❤️‍🩹🐢