Turtles Are Wildlife Heroes
About 70% of fish and wildlife across Eastern North America depend on freshwater turtles to clean water, cycle nutrients, and spread seeds & biodiversity.
However, 75% of the world's turtles and tortoises are at risk of becoming extinct.
It's all about prevention! Check out our work...
Did you find a turtle?
INJURED? CALL to OTCC at 705-741-5000
NESTING, DEAD, UNSAFE or other concerns? TEXT: 705-854-2888
- Take note of the location and snap a photo to help biologists track and confirm turtles and their populations
- Note: Unless injured or in immediate danger, it is important to let turtles stay in nature, in their home territories. Learn what to do and why.
Our Impact
At Turtle Guardians, we provide education, conduct research, rescue turtles on roads, and implement mitigation solutions. We also rescue, incubate and release turtle hatchlings under special permits. This practice, also known as "headstarting", increases odds of survival and helps bolster turtle populations.
Note: All research including turtle measurements, incubation and releases, and tunnel system installations are done under wildlife permits and with authorizations.
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Turtle Guardians headquarters is located at 6712 Gelert Road, Haliburton. We're open for drop-in tours from July to October on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Satrudays from 10am to 4pm. From November to June contact us to book a tour.
We also offer off-site workshops and events!
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