PROTECTING THE WORLD'S MOST

ENDANGERED & OVERLOOKED

TURTLE AND TORTOISE SPECIES

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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

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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.

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RESEARCH

Through taxonomy, including genetic, studies and conservation breeding, we create assurance colonies to help save endangered turtle and tortoise species from extinction.

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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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THREATENED SPECIES IN OUR CARE
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INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

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Turtle Island Financials

Turtle Island is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organisation and your donation is tax-deductible, governed by U.S. tax laws (Tax ID number: 83-1706767).

In Austria, donations to Turtle Island from companies (§ 4a para. 2 no. 3 EstG, NT3539) and private individuals are tax-deductible as business expenses or as part of the employee tax assessment.

We are proud to be transparent with you.

SEE WHY YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

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Together, we can save endangered species and prevent extinction.