turtles

A collection of cownose rays swimming through the Sting Ray Touch exhibit with children reaching out to touch them.

I Wonder… What do the IUCN Statuses Mean?

April 3, 2026

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) statuses classify the threat of extinction to animals, plants, and fungi around the world. The status of each species is assessed by a professional based on available data and set criteria based on their geographic range and population size. Statuses range from…

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Turtle Check Ups!

April 3, 2026

On January 18th, Wonders of Wildlife’s ten loggerhead sea turtle rescues underwent medical exams. These exams included a physical, blood work and x-rays conducted by our aquatic holding biologists and vet staff. Six of the loggerheads have pneumonia and received antibiotics for treatment. WOW’s Life Sciences team will continue to monitor and…

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Wonders of Wildlife rings in the new year with sea turtle rescue

April 3, 2026

Wonders of Wildlife rings in the new year with sea turtle rescue…

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