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Sea turtle rescued in Avalon finds permanent home at Minnesota Zoo

The 300-pound turtle named Snooki washed up in Avalon nearly a decade ago and was rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

News 12 Staff

Nov 4, 2025, 12:30 PM

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A sea turtle once stranded on the Jersey Shore has found a new home in the Midwest.

The 300-pound turtle named Snooki washed up in Avalon nearly a decade ago and was rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

She could not be released back into the wild because she cannot swim properly.

After years of rehabilitation, Snooki is now living at the Minnesota Zoo.

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