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World Turtle Day

May 23 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate World Turtle Day with a hands-on adventure!

Explore veterinary care, discover how habitats are built, meet resident turtles and uncover the fascinating adaptations that help these animals thrive.

Activities:

• Paper Turtle Craft – Create your own paper turtle to take on a journey of recovery.
• VetPlay Animal Hospital – Learn about X-rays, animal care and medicine and how our veterinarians take care of turtle patients.
• Habitat Build – Discover how enrichment, healthy diets and the right materials can create a proper habitat for turtles at the Zoo.
• Chats and Training Demonstrations – Meet some of the Zoo’s resident turtles.
• Turtle Drop-Off and Biofacts – Return your paper turtle to its home and learn how turtles thrive in the natural range using unique adaptations.

Activities included in Zoo admission.