DIRECT SUPPORT
ADOPT A TURTLE
YOUR IMPACT
A Small Gift That Makes a Big Difference
Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt gift or want to show your love for turtles, a symbolic adoption gives hope – and directly supports the conservation of endangered species. Your contribution fuels our daily work at Turtle Island and helps ensure a future for turtles like the critically endangered Arakan forest turtle.
Starting at just $150, each adoption includes a certificate and, depending on your package, some special thank-you gifts from our team.
Choose your turtle below and become a species protector today!
$150: BASIC Adoption
Hermann's Tortoise
Support our care for the charming and long-lived Testudo hermanni boettgeri – the Hermann’s tortoise.
With your adoption you receive:
✔ A personalized adoption certificate (PDF), sent by email within a few days*.
✔ A heartfelt thank-you from the Turtle Island team
$250: PREMIUM Adoption
Black Softshell Turtle
Help us care for the critically endangered Nilssonia nigricans, native to India and once thought extinct.
With your adoption you receive:
✔ A personalized adoption certificate (PDF), sent by email within a few days*.
✔ A Turtle Island sticker
✔ A set of beautiful turtle postcards
$500: DELUXE Adoption
Arakan Forest Turtle
Join our mission to save one of the rarest turtles in the world: Heosemys depressa, the Arakan forest turtle.
With your adoption you receive:
✔ A personalized adoption certificate (PDF), sent by email within a few days*.
✔ A Turtle Island sticker
✔ A set of postcards
✔ An exclusive Turtle Island mug
* Prefer a printed version by mail? No problem – just let us know! It might take a little longer to arrive.
What Your Adoption Supports:
Your symbolic adoption helps fund:
- Daily care, food, and veterinary support for endangered turtles
- Breeding programs and habitat research
- Conservation awareness and education
- Our long-term goal: reintroducing turtles to their native habitat
A Meaningful Gift
Looking for a unique birthday present or holiday gift? Turtle adoptions are perfect for:
- Animal lovers of all ages
- Nature enthusiasts and environmentalists
- Anyone who already has “everything” – but still wants to make a difference
- You can dedicate the adoption in someone’s name and include a personalized message with the certificate.
Questions & Answers
Is this a real turtle?
No – adoptions are symbolic and help support the care of turtles at Turtle Island and in our conservation programs.
When will I receive my certificate and gift?
You’ll receive your certificate via email within 3–5 working days. If you’d like a printed certificate by mail, please note that delivery may take a bit longer. If you chose a package with physical items, we’ll ship them shortly after – shipping times may vary depending on your location.
Can I choose a specific turtle?
Your adoption supports the species as a whole. If you’d like to dedicate your support to a specific turtle in our care, please contact us.
Can I adopt more than one turtle?
Absolutely – you can adopt multiple turtles or even different packages for different people!
