Turtles and tortoises are facing many challenges today. Habitat loss, over harvesting for the pet trade as well as for food, degradation of habitats, and road fatalities have taken its toll on populations Worldwide. Here at Tortoise Run Farm we are committed to providing educational programs to the public.

These programs are designed to give individuals a better understanding of the differences between turtles, tortoises, and terrapenes. We also explain the realities of ownership of these long-lived reptiles and the very specific needs they have. How can we help turtles around the World? Do they make good pets? What do I do if I find one in my yard? And many other questions will be answered.

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We currently are not set up to have large groups visit us here at the rescue, but we would love to come to you. We will bring several of our tortoises and box turtles so your group will be able to meet them up close in a hands-on experience.

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Boy Scouts, girl scouts, youth camps, classrooms pre-K through 12, community service groups  and many other organizations. All ages welcome. Programs can be taylored to your groups age and interest. We ask that group sizes be limited to 50 individuals or less. If you have more than 50 people, we can make arrangements to schedule additional programs. Smaller groups allow for a more intimate and hands-on experience.