The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

An hour guided tour with a knowledgable guide. Plenty of time to ask questions. Great learning experience for kids of ALL ages! Reservations required. Adorable items in gift shop. They do great work here. Very worthy addition to any beach vacation. Downside: must be able to stand for the entire hour.

The experience of a lifetime! It was amazing to see the sea turtles and learn about all the important work the volunteers do to keep the oceans safe for wildlife. The staff were well educated and eager to answer any questions. They do such important work. The best part was seeing the sea turtles and getting to learn facts about each of them, like their favorite snacks. They are so cute, and it was fun learning about the various types of sea turtles that they rescue. Would definitely recommend this experience if in the area!

We had the best experience! Karen our guide was so informative and knowledgeable and really helped us learn more about all the work they do! My oldest is obsessed with all things turtles so he was so excited to visit here!!! Thank you for all your hard work keeping these turtles safe and helping all the ones who need it!

We’ve been coming to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital for years, and it’s truly one of my favorite places to visit. The work they do is incredible, and you can feel the passion and dedication from the staff and volunteers the moment you walk in. This time, we brought our 1-year-old for his first visit, and he had such a great time too—lots to see and enjoy even for little ones! The tour is always inspiring, educational, and heartwarming. It’s a must-visit if you’re in the Topsail area. We love supporting this amazing mission and seeing the turtles heal and thrive!

Can't say enough good things about the turtle rescue. The staff is super friendly and super helpful. The tour is extremely informative and has a great mixture of knowledge and turtle views. Great for kids and adults. Even cooler. The day before we called after spotting an injured turtle and they came to Kalmia's rescue in a flash. The turtle is doing much better and likely wouldn't have made it otherwise. Thanks for all you do!