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Eastern Long Island's Native Turtle Rescue Specialists

Over 34 Years of Combined Experience 

24-Hour Hotline

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Important Contacts Outside of New York State

Contact:

Important Contacts Inside of New York State

Contact:

  • NYS DEC Officer - 800-847-7332
  • NYC - 311
  • Long Island - 631-444-0310
  • TURTLE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER - 911
  • NEVER LEAVE AN INJURED TURTLE, TAKE IT WITH YOU NOW!
  • NEVER PUT AN INJURED TURTLE IN THE WOODS!

ALWAYS GET HELP, THEY ARE NOT DEAD AND CANNOT HEAL ON THEIR OWN!

  • NEVER PLACE A BRACKISH AQUATIC SPECIES (DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN) IN FRESH WATER, OR IN THE WOODS 
  • NEVER PLACE ANY SPECIES IN THE OCEAN!
  • NEVER PICK UP A TURTLE BY THEIR TAIL!

Our Mission


Dedicated to preserving and protecting the region's native wildlife and natural habitats by providing rehabilitation for sick and injured native turtles with the goal of releasing them back to their natural habitat. To educate the public regarding the plight of native turtles, their conservation, and their worldwide critically endangered status that threaten their abundance and diversity.

“Turtles around the world are in a lot of trouble. They are one of the most highly endangered groups of organisms and we are definitely losing a lot of species of turtles around the world.”


- Russell Burke, Biology Professor at Hofstra University

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Rehabilitation of Native Turtles

Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) EIN# 45-4340752 not-for-profit organization located on the North Fork of Long Island that is passionately dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured native turtles.. We will take any injured or sick turtle from the East End of Long Island. Our work is funded solely by charitable contributions.

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Help a Distressed Native Turtle

Native turtles are most active from April to October. Please be careful when mowing your lawn, or launching your boat, as turtles can hide in tall or marsh grasses. Please visit our “Contact Us” tab if you see a turtle in distress. If you come across a distressed turtle on the East End of Long Island, please give us a call immediately! We are always on call day or night.

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Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons has a dedicated team that provides exceptional native turtle rescue services in Jamesport, NY. We offer 24-hour hotline.



Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization. Copies of our financial statements as well as our annual IRS 990 and New York State CHAR500 reports can be assessed on charitiesnys.com

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