Our native turtles are kept under special permits. It is illegal to keep native Ontario turtles as a pet without permission.

Note: Our wildlife permits dictate how we care for these animals:  For instance, each turtle, including snapping turtles, live in tanks which size are regulated by these licenses to ensure they feel comfortable; the types of daily enrichments such as walks, physiotherapy for the disabled turtles; uv exposure, and food/nutrition are also included in our protocols and approvals. Other aspects that are regulated and approved under our permits include even the way in which the turtles are transported to events and the length of time they are exposed to people and "uncomfortable situations" - These are all considerations.

Although we would love to go beyond the requirements of our permits, and therefore, for our Teaching Turtles to each have tanks the size of hot tubs or swimming pools, and also to have large indoor spaces for the turtles to roam, our capacity at this time does not allow for these. However, we are in constant search of an ideal facility! If you have any leads on other rental options and facilities, please get in touch with Leora at info@turtleguardians.ca