Turtle Adoption Day ― Date, History, and Details

Turtle Adoption Day

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History of Turtle Adoption Day and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Turtle Adoption Day is an annual event held on the first Saturday in May at the Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey. The event allows people to adopt a turtle for a $5 donation. All of the proceeds from the event go to the zoo’s turtle conservation efforts. The event also features educational exhibits and activities about turtles, as well as the opportunity to meet and learn about different species of turtles.