
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.
Our Impact, By The Numbers
At Turtle Guardians, We rescue adult turtles on roads, conduct road research and wetland monitoring, and implement road mitigation work to reduce turtle mortality. We also rescue, incubate and release turtle hatchlings from at-risk nests where they would otherwise be predated or injured. This practice, also known as "headstarting", increases their 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.
You Can Support Our Work to Save Our Oldest Relatives
Consider supporting us in one of the following ways!



Did You Find a Turtle?
If you found a turtle, it's important that you help it in the right way.

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A FUN WAY FOR KIDS TO SPEND MARCH BREAK!
Join us for an online Turtle Camp! Meet live turtles and hang out with our biologists. Learn how to identify and help our shelled friends.


COMING SOON! REGISTER FOR SUMMER TURTLE CAMP 2023
Dates have been chosen. Registration will open Feb 13th
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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 we're available by appointment only.
We also offer off-site workshops and events!
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