Happy World Turtle Day
23rd May 2026
Here's a tongue twister to start your day
All tortoises are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises.
Explore turtle facts
Curious about turtles
Do you know the difference between a tortoise and a turtle? Learn more about these amazing creatures with this introduction to turtles.
A curious tale
The beginning of the rewilding story trying to return the European pond turtle to the UK.
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