Florida Coast Loggerheads nest in a national wildlife refuge a short drive from Orlando or Miami. For night trips in June and July, call Sebastian Inlet State Park, 321-984-4852.
Padre Island, Texas Kemp’s ridley turtles lay eggs in the middle of the day from April through early summer. For times and locations, call the Hatchling Hotline at 361-949-7163.
Tortuguero, Costa Rica Stay up late with biologists and half-ton leatherbacks. For a few nights at a private reserve, go to adventure-life.com ($1,195, including a rain-forest tour).
La Flor, Nicaragua Ditch the crowds in Costa Rica and rough it in a rented bungalow. Watch thousands of olive ridleys swarm between July and December. Playaelcoco.com.ni.
Zululand, South Africa Ogle several turtle species. Egg laying begins in October, and the last hatchlings hit the waves in February. Go to zululand.kzn.org.za.
