Jessica (UR) - The Crazy Turtle Lady

Westport, NY

Jessica Nicole Corrado. That is the name I was given on November 7, 1982. Born and raised in the state of New York. Now thinking about N.Y., you think of the city. Wrong! I grew in up a small town on Lake Champlain called Westport. About as far north and east as you an go in the state, but before you enter Canada or Vermont. My graduating class had 18 people in it and we all graduated. We had our very own Loch Ness monster, but ours is named Champy. Tons of people have seen him!

New Smyrna Beach, FL

I moved to New Smyrna Beach in 2010. Best decision I ever made! Moving so far from where I grew up gave me the courage to follow my dreams and go back to school. I always knew I wanted to work with animals. As a child, I remember wanting to be a veterinarian. Then I grew up.
My grandfather gave me my love of the ocean and my love of science. Moving to Florida gave me the opportunity to use both of my passions rolled into 1 awesome Major. Marine Biology!

Julianna, Joseph II, Joseph III

I met my husband while serving at a local restaurant, The Sand Bar Cafe. We were friends for a few years before dating and then getting married on February 18, 2017. I gained 2 step-children, which is perfect since I want no children of my own. We love to cruise! We have been to many of the islands in the Caribbean. My top 2 places are Cuba and Grand Cayman!

Havana, Cuba

 The Cuban culture has been one of the most amazing experiences. The people, the architecture, the food, the cars! We have been there twice!

Jess holding Juvenile Green

 Grand Cayman is by far my favorite! That is where the Cayman Turtle Farm is located. I was able to hold a juvenile Green Sea Turtle. I was also able to see Leatherbacks and a Kemp's Ridley.
I Love Sea Turtles!
I am the crazy turtle lady!

Best Shoes Ever!

Look at my truck. Heck, look at my wardrobe. I own sneakers with turtles on them!

"Jim", Juvenile Green

I named this one Jim! It didn't matter where I went around the tanks, this Green loved to follow me! We are planning another cruise soon so I can go back and hopefully see Jim again! He has special black marks on his head, so I would be able to recognize him easily enough!






Any more about me and you might start crying! If you have any questions about my travels or passions, don't hesitate to ask! I love talking about my life!