Tartugas Marinhas. A Viagem (Sea Turtles. The Journey) celebrates the

lives of Sea Turtles and communicates the need to protect these wondrous

creatures. The life of a Sea Turtle is, at its essence, a perilous journey that

begins on a nesting beach and continues as an ambitious voyage through

the vast open ocean.

For this reason, a particularly unique and innovative concept was developed for

the exhibit which reflects this amazing journey while simultaneously providing

enhanced therapeutic conditions for the rehabilitating Sea Turtles that are

considered as honored “guests” within this temporary exhibit.

The exhibit was designed to allow visitors to encounter the Sea Turtles at

distinct points along a “journey” through a variety of ecosystems. Visitors are

invited to “join” the Sea Turtles on their journey by walking over and under a

continuous ribbon of water. A series of linear windows provide fleeting glimpses

of the Sea Turtles on their continuous and somewhat mysterious voyage.