Ep 2. Sea You Later, Turtles!

Sea You Later, Turtles! is the second episode of the second season of Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This episode focuses on the different species of turtles found in the parks and the conservation efforts that are being put in place to protect them. The episode begins with a visit to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, where guests can see a topiary of Crush, the green sea turtle from Finding Nemo.

The episode then moves to The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot, where viewers are introduced to the resident sea turtles. The team at the park talk about the importance of the turtles and their breeding programs to help keep the population healthy. The audience gets to meet Sheldon, a sea turtle that has been at the park since 1996. They learn about how the team at the park cares for him and records his behavior to ensure that he is healthy.

Next, the show travels to Disney's Vero Beach Resort, where they team up with the Sea Turtle Conservancy. The team at the conservancy explains how they work with the resort to monitor the sea turtle population and make sure that their nests are protected. Viewers get to see the process of how a sea turtle nest is marked and recorded, and learn about the conservation efforts that are in place to keep the species thriving.

The episode then moves on to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the team at the park talk about the different turtle species found there. Viewers get to see the different types of turtles and learn about their habitats and behaviors. They also learn about how the team at the park is helping to protect the turtles in the wild through the Disney Conservation Fund.

The episode wraps up with a visit to The Seas with Nemo and Friends, where viewers get a chance to see the new rescued green sea turtle that has been recently welcomed to the park. The team at the park talks about the importance of rehabilitating sea turtles that have been injured or stranded in the wild, and viewers get a chance to see the rehabilitation area where the turtles are cared for.

Overall, Sea You Later, Turtles! is an informative and educational episode that highlights the importance of conserving sea turtles and their habitats. It showcases the efforts that are being made by Disney and their partners to protect these amazing creatures, and encourages viewers to take action to help the conservation efforts. The combination of beautiful footage, informative narration, and interviews with various experts make this episode a must-see for anyone who loves turtles and cares about conservation.