Turn Plastic Into Purpose: Enjoy FREE Admission to Sea Turtle Inc. November 13–15!
November 12, 2026
Sea Turtle Inc. and H-E-B team up for Texas Recycles Day, turning everyday recycling into an opportunity to protect sea turtles.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — One plastic bottle or bag. One simple action. One FREE visit to Sea Turtle Inc.!
Sea Turtle Inc. is celebrating Texas Recycles Day, November 13–15, with FREE admission for every visitor who brings one plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag to recycle. The event is generously sponsored by H-E-B through its Our Texas, Our Future conservation initiative.
Plastic pollution is one of the serious threats facing sea turtles. Floating plastic bags can look like jellyfish, causing turtles to mistake them for food. Swallowing plastic can lead to dangerous digestive blockages and even death.
This three-day celebration is a chance to turn something as simple as recycling into meaningful conservation action, while giving families an opportunity to experience Sea Turtle Inc. at no cost.
"We love partnering with H-E-B to turn something as simple as a plastic bottle or bag into an opportunity to protect sea turtles!" said Wendy Knight, CEO of Sea Turtle Inc. "For three days, our community can recycle, explore the world's largest fully enclosed sea turtle hospital, meet our patients and resident turtles, and experience everything Sea Turtle Inc. has to offer, all for FREE! It's a wonderful way to show that small actions really can make a big difference."
How to Participate
● When: November 13–15, 2026
● Where: Sea Turtle Inc., South Padre Island, Texas
● What to bring: One plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person
● Admission: FREE with your recyclable item, courtesy of H-E-B
One small action. A big difference for sea turtles. Come recycle, explore, and celebrate with us!
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — One plastic bottle or bag. One simple action. One FREE visit to Sea Turtle Inc.!
Sea Turtle Inc. is celebrating Texas Recycles Day, November 13–15, with FREE admission for every visitor who brings one plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag to recycle. The event is generously sponsored by H-E-B through its Our Texas, Our Future conservation initiative.
Plastic pollution is one of the serious threats facing sea turtles. Floating plastic bags can look like jellyfish, causing turtles to mistake them for food. Swallowing plastic can lead to dangerous digestive blockages and even death.
This three-day celebration is a chance to turn something as simple as recycling into meaningful conservation action, while giving families an opportunity to experience Sea Turtle Inc. at no cost.
"We love partnering with H-E-B to turn something as simple as a plastic bottle or bag into an opportunity to protect sea turtles!" said Wendy Knight, CEO of Sea Turtle Inc. "For three days, our community can recycle, explore the world's largest fully enclosed sea turtle hospital, meet our patients and resident turtles, and experience everything Sea Turtle Inc. has to offer, all for FREE! It's a wonderful way to show that small actions really can make a big difference."
How to Participate
● When: November 13–15, 2026
● Where: Sea Turtle Inc., South Padre Island, Texas
● What to bring: One plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person
● Admission: FREE with your recyclable item, courtesy of H-E-B
One small action. A big difference for sea turtles. Come recycle, explore, and celebrate with us!
