ORNATE BOX TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT

-Myrtle Turtle smiling for the camera

There is love in the air and a need for expansion! The ornate box turtle project that began last year as a simple idea of using the turtles to teach students the importance of a single animal on the overall prairie eco-system has become much more. People love turtles!
Our ornate box turtle population has grown to 3 males, and 5 females, and the need to build an addition is upon us! Construction has begun; the

turtle habitat will grow to include a nursery, and two separate areas for each male to be with his females. We are excited about the possibility of baby turtles this fall, and will keep you posted!


Elmo, a juvenile male, taking a swim in his new pool!!

The Ornate Box Turtle Conservation project has become a very popular project, and there will be more to come in the future about these very personable turtles!