World Turtle Day May 23, 2025

World Turtle Day

No need to hurry, because today marks the 25th anniversary of World Turtle Day. Turtles and tortoises thrive in a variety of environments and are linked to wisdom and perseverance. All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. While turtles are smaller and built for swimming, tortoises are larger, heavier, and adapted for life on land. The American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) established World Turtle Day to raise awareness and protection efforts on May 23 each year. ATR has helped rehabilitate, rescue, and rehome around 4,000 turtles and tortoises, working to protect them and their disappearing habitats.

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Today in History

May 23, 2018Everybody loves World Turtle Day
May 23, 2019Come out of your shell for World Turtle Day
May 23, 2020Bask in the glow—It s World Turtle Day
May 23, 2021A palace for the public
May 23, 2022World Turtle Day
May 23, 2023World Turtle Day

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