Xanado “Giving Back To Nature” program
The Sea Turtle Rescue Center, founded in 1999 by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, is dedicated to protecting Israel’s marine wildlife. Its mission is simple and powerful: rescue injured sea turtles, rehabilitate them with expert care, and return them to the wild once they’re strong enough to thrive again.
Since opening its doors, the center has treated more than 700 animals — mostly loggerhead and green sea turtles, along with softshell turtles, Western Caspian turtles, and even a few dolphins. Around 70% of these rescued animals have made it back to the open sea, a remarkable achievement for a species facing so many threats.
The center’s work goes far beyond medical treatment. Staff and volunteers protect nesting sites along the beaches, cultivate breeding groups of green sea turtles, conduct field research and surveys, run educational programs, raise public awareness, and host guided tours that help visitors understand the importance of conservation. Much of this life-saving work relies on devoted volunteers who assist with daily care and long-term rehabilitation.
What can Xanado do? We proudly commit to raising awareness about the turtles’ endangered situation and the urgent need to protect them, as part of our “Giving Back to Nature” program.
And what can you do? If you’d like to volunteer at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center, become part of the effort to protect these beautiful animals.
