Friend
$50/month
- Monthly email updates with photos
- Personalized sponsorship certificate
- Digital welcome pack with turtle bio
- Recognition on our website
- Release notification (when applicable)
Turtle Sponsorship
Sponsor a Turtle
Create a personal connection with a turtle in rehabilitation and support their recovery journey
Why Sponsor a Turtle?
Turtle sponsorship creates a meaningful, personal connection to MINT's conservation work. Your sponsorship directly funds the care of a specific turtle, covering medical treatments, food, tank maintenance, and veterinary services throughout their rehabilitation.
Beyond financial support, sponsorship brings you into our conservation family with exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes access, and the joy of witnessing your sponsored turtle's recovery journey from admission to eventual release.
Sponsorship Tiers
Guardian
$150/month
- All Friend tier benefits, plus:
- Weekly video updates and photos
- Exclusive facility tour (annual)
- Physical photo prints and progress reports
- Invitation to release event
- MINT supporter merchandise pack
Champion
$300/month
- All Guardian tier benefits, plus:
- Personal video calls with care team
- Priority facility access anytime
- Hands-on feeding experience (supervised)
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
- Plaque recognition at our facility
Gift Sponsorship
Turtle sponsorship makes a unique and meaningful gift for animal lovers, ocean enthusiasts, and environmentally conscious friends and family. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
Digital Gift Card
Instant email delivery with custom message
Physical Package
Mailed gift box with certificate and turtle info
Flexible Duration
Choose 3, 6, or 12-month sponsorship periods
How It Works
- Choose Your Turtle - Select from our current patients or let us match you with a turtle that needs support
- Select Your Tier - Pick the sponsorship level that fits your budget and desired level of engagement
- Receive Updates - Get regular updates, photos, and information about your sponsored turtle's recovery
- Celebrate Release - When your turtle is healthy, receive invitation to their release back into the ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit my sponsored turtle?
Guardian and Champion sponsors receive facility tour access. Friend sponsors can upgrade for a one-time visit fee.
What if my turtle is released?
You'll receive release updates and tracking data. You can then sponsor another turtle or continue supporting MINT's general care fund.
Is sponsorship tax-deductible?
Yes! MINT is a registered charity. You'll receive annual receipts for tax purposes.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, sponsorships are flexible. Cancel or change tiers anytime through your portal account.
Start Your Sponsorship
Browse our current patients and choose the turtle you'd like to sponsor and support through recovery.
Choose Your TurtleGive as a Gift
Purchase a gift sponsorship for someone special and give the gift of turtle conservation.
Gift Sponsorship