Turtles - ABC7 New York

24/7 LiveNew York CityNew JerseyLong IslandNorthern SuburbsConnecticut

Turtles

Dale Baquer/Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol

Hurricane Erin destroys sea turtle nests

Aug 21, 2025

Endangered sea turtle released back into ocean after months of care

Aug 6, 2025

Sea turtle returned to the ocean after being nursed back to health

Carried like a conquering hero to the shores of Coney Island, a small but mighty sea turtle named Pancake was returned to the sea.

Jul 23

Florida Department of Transportation

Man killed trying to save turtle in Florida

Jul 8, 2025

Tortoise hatchlings to make public debut at Philadelphia Zoo

Apr 23, 2025

Man caught trying to smuggle living turtle down his pants

Mar 12, 2025

SEA LIFE Aquarium turtle makes Super Bowl prediction

Feb 5, 2025

Family's 100-pound pet tortoise found safe after surviving Eaton Fire

Jan 22, 2025

Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued on Long Island

Dec 6, 2024

Latest Videos

2:00

Over 150 box turtles dumped in NJ town

Jul 31

3:25

More than 150 turtles dumped illegally in New Jersey

Jul 31

0:47

Pancake the sea turtle released back into the ocean

Jul 23

0:32

New Jersey turtle predicts Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl

Feb 5, 2025

2:27

Sea turtles stunned by drop in temperatures rescued on Long Island

Dec 4, 2024

2:15

Sea turtles rushed to safety after lightning sparks fire at New Jersey zoo

Aug 29, 2024

0:25

Sea turtles rushed to safety after lightning causes fire at NJ zoo

Aug 29, 2024

1:47

After an incredible journey back to health, Tally the Turtle is back home in the Gulf

Sep 11, 2023

Latest Stories

Sea Turtle Recovery

Lightning strikes Turtle Back Zoo causing fire, sea turtles rushed to safety

Lightning hit the Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital at The Turtle Back Zoo, causing the building to catch fire.

Aug 29, 2024

100-year-old giant snapping turtle named 'Thanos' missing, possibly stolen

"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner said.

Mar 12, 2024

'Prehistoric' large snapping turtle spotted in Northern California lake

A large turtle was recently spotted swimming in a Northern California lake. Some believe it could be a species of snapping turtle, a rare find in the state.

May 19, 2023

Florida man stops truck in fast lane of busy highway to help turtle cross the road

A huge turtle and a man trying to be a hero caused a multi-car crash in Florida on Tuesday, according to Walton County Sheriff's Office.

May 17, 2023

Giant snapping turtle dubbed 'Chonkasaurus' spotted basking on Chicago River

There was a quite a sight on the Chicago River Wednesday!

May 12, 2023