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Ride with Night Patrol 2024

By Jekyll Island Authority (other events)

61 Dates Through Jul 31, 2024
 
ABOUT ABOUT

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center’s (GSTC) Ride with Night Patrol program offers participants the unique opportunity to see what it is like to be a sea turtle field biologist for one night. The evening will be spent with our sea turtle patrol team, riding the beach in utility vehicles and walking the other half on foot, in search of sea turtles that nest on Jekyll Island’s beaches. If a turtle is encountered, participants will have the chance to assist our research scientists as we learn more about these animals, making for an immersive, rugged, and inspiring field experience. The patrol vehicles will depart on time at 8:45 PM and return by approxmately midnight.

If you have any specific needs to participate, please contact us at least one week ahead of your reservation by emailing our Reservations Department at [email protected].

MEETING TIME: 

Program begins at 8:45 PM at the Great Dunes Beach Deck (Large Pavilion). The patrol vehicles will depart on time at 8:45 PM and return by midnight. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This program lasts up to four hours and can include 3-12 miles of walking on the beach. 

AGE LIMIT:

Participants must be at least 10 years old on the date of the program. All participants 10-15 years old are required to be accompanied by an adult (18+) on the tour. Adults must also purchase a ticket. 

ATTIRE:

Comfortable layered clothing, including a short-sleeved shirt, light jacket, rain jacket, pants, and closed-toed shoes. 

PROVIDED ITEMS:

Sea turtle patrol vests

WE ENCOURAGE YOU BRING: 

  • Water (at least 2 liters)
  • Hat 
  • Bug spray 

UNAPPROVED ACTIVITIES:
Performing the following activities during patrol is grounds for immediate dismissal with no refund:

  • Unauthorized handling or harassment of sea turtles
  • Operating the vehicles at any given time
  • Flash Photography
  • Flash Videography
  • Using light of any kind including wearing light-up shoes during patrol

GUARANTEE:

Although the Ride with Night Patrol program is only offered during peak nesting periods, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center does not guarantee that guests will observe a sea turtle while participating in the program. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is not responsible for any injury or complication that arises while participating in this program. Participants must comply with all instructions, including but not limited to vehicle safety and prohibited activities (e.g., touching or photographing a sea turtle without permission). Non-compliance will result in the termination of the program with no refund.

Restrictions

Any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.

Ride with Night Patrol is not suitable for children under 10 years of age. Children must be able to walk long distances and stay up during the night. All minors aged 10-15 years are required to be accompanied by an adult (18+). All participants must be able to walk at least 3 miles and up to 12 miles and tolerate hot, humid, buggy and windy conditions. 

Please note that space is limited in our Utility Vehicles. Guests are restricted to one carry-on sized bag or small backpack (roughly 20” x 14” x 8”) with flexible exterior (no hard plastic backpacks) that may be required to fit on guests’ lap or on the Utility Vehicle’s floorboard under their legs. Guests should bring a large water bottle and adequate water for the duration of the program.

Prohibited Items/Actions:

  • Pets 
  • Flashlights 
  • Light-up shoes 
  • Smoking 
  • Flash Photography 
  • Flash Videography

Mailing Address

100 Stable Rd Jekyll Island, GA 31527