WE ARE
TURTLE ISLAND
Home of the largest and most diverse turtle collection on earth.
We are devoted to saving turtles and tortoises from extinction through acute rescue, long-term care, comprehensive research, scientific breeding, and finally - returning turtles to their native land with rewilding projects.
OUR FOCUS
RESCUE
As an animal shelter and conservation center, we rescue unwanted and confiscated animals from illegal trade activities with the purpose of helping them thrive.
RESEARCH
Through taxonomy, including genetic, studies and conservation breeding, we create assurance colonies to help save endangered turtle and tortoise species from extinction.
REWILD
Our main objective is to contribute to the rewilding of the planet. We participate in reintroduction projects to repopulate the Earth with turtles from our breeding programs.
OUR IMPACT
our efforts are paying off.
SEE WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR.
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TURTLES IN OUR CARE
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TURTLES HATCHED
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TURTLE TAXA IN OUR CARE
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TURTLES RE-HOMED
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THREATENED SPECIES IN OUR CARE
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INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
OUR CURRENT PRIORITIES
responding to a global crisis with global outreach.