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09.06.25 - STARTING A TURTLE SANCTUARY

We are welcoming 80 turtles into a protected 2,500 m² sanctuary designed with ponds, wetlands, and mud pools that reflect the way these species live in the wild. Species include the Florida ornate, Hieroglyphic, Chinese stripe-necked, and Razor-backed musk turtles. All have been health-checked and microchipped in partnership with Faunawatch. The habitat includes shallow zones for foraging, safe places to rest, and clean water filtered by natural systems. It has been designed not only as a home but as part of a broader conservation effort to support endangered species and restore balance to wetland ecosystems. Turtles will be closely observed to support research on health, behavior, and breeding, with data shared annually with wildlife partners. Educational signs around the ponds will quietly share their stories and invite reflection on the role of wetlands in protecting biodiversity. Another 80 turtles will join the sanctuary in May 2026. Each year, Faunawatch will return for regular health checks and continued research. Thank you to Faunawatch and everyone involved in making this possible.