This summer, you’re invited to behold a natural phenomenon—sea turtles nesting on the sands of Florida’s Treasure Coast. Join us at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort for a guided Sea Turtle Night Walk.
Highlights
Enjoy a fascinating presentation on sea turtles—and then watch the wonders of nature unfold.
The Presentation
Official monitoring scouts will search for sea turtles while you enjoy an interpretive, informative presentation about these majestic reptiles.
The Nesting Experience
Once a nesting turtle has been located, permitted specialists will guide you to the turtle—for an up–close look at the nesting experience. You’ll be provided with night–vision goggles so you can watch the turtle lay her eggs, cover her nest and return to the sea. You’ll also be equipped with a radio earpiece, so you can hear the specialist narrate this up-close experience.
Event Details
Get details about the dates, time, location and cost for the Sea Turtle Night Walk.
Dates
Choose from several dates in June and July 2016:
- June: 1, 3, 4, 8, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24 and 29
- July: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 20, 22, 23 and 27
Time
The walk begins at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, and lasts 2 to 4 hours, depending on how quickly a nesting turtle can be found.
Location
This experience occurs on the beach near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Florida.
Cost
The Sea Turtle Night Walk is $35 per person, plus tax. The registration fee is non–refundable, and is required to confirm registration. 100% of the registration fee will be used for Disney sea turtle monitoring, public education and scientific study at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.
Know Before You Book
Find out how to book—and review important information about this experience.
How to Book
Please call Member Services at (800) 800-9800† to book. Full credit card payment is due at the time of booking.
Age Requirements
This experience is available to ages 8 and up. Children ages 8 to 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Important Details
- Program and tour itinerary, content, duration and availability are subject to change without notice.
- Guests must be ambulatory and have sufficient stamina to walk up to 2 miles in soft sand, and to stay alert as late as 1:00 AM. Families with children should understand that participants must be still when near the nesting turtle.
- Guests will need to remain with the group at all times and cannot be allowed to return to the Resort without being escorted by a night walk guide.
- Because the walk along the surf line may result in wet feet—and because biting insects are frequently in this area—insect repellant, water–resistant shoes, comfortable long pants and long sleeves are recommended.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission does not permit photography or flashlights, so participants must leave cameras and lights in their Resort rooms.
- Guests must be able to walk by themselves or be assisted by a member of their party to experience this outdoor, beach walk program.
- If applicable, Guests inquiring about Animal Service policies should call (407) 938-2930.
Story originally from Disney Vacation Club
