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Dale Baquer/Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol

Hurricane Erin destroys sea turtle nests

  • Aug 21, 2025
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Man killed trying to save turtle in Florida

  • Jul 8, 2025

South Jersey family rescues diamondback terrapins from storm drains

  • Jun 16, 2025

Philadelphia Zoo's oldest residents welcome more hatchlings

  • May 16, 2025

Philadelphia Zoo's tortoise hatchlings names revealed

  • Apr 29, 2025

Help pick names for the 4 tortoise hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo

  • Apr 24, 2025

Tortoise hatchlings make public debut at Philadelphia Zoo

  • Apr 23, 2025

Philly Zoo's oldest resident gives birth to 4 endangered tortoises

  • Apr 4, 2025

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Philadelphia Zoo's oldest residents welcome 3 more hatchlings

  • May 16, 2025
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Philadelphia Zoo's tortoise hatchlings named after Golden Girls

  • Apr 29, 2025
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Help pick names for the 4 rare tortoise hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo

  • Apr 24, 2025
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Tortoise hatchlings to make public debut at Philadelphia Zoo

  • Apr 23, 2025
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GMA gets a sneak peek at the Philadelphia Zoo's tortoise hatchlings

  • Apr 23, 2025
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Tortoise hatchlings to make public debut at Philadelphia Zoo after mother sets world record

  • Apr 23, 2025
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Philadelphia Zoo's oldest resident gives birth to 4 critically endangered tortoises

  • Apr 4, 2025
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Man caught attempting to smuggle living turtle through airport security down the front of his pants

  • Mar 12, 2025

Latest Stories

Pennsylvania man caught trying to smuggle live turtle down his pants through airport security

A Pennsylvania man attempting to go through airport security was discovered to have been hiding a living turtle in his pants as he tried to sneak it onto the plane, authorities said.

  • Mar 12, 2025

Family's 100-pound pet tortoise found safe after surviving Eaton Fire in California

A family is rejoicing after their 100-pound pet tortoise was found amid the devastation of the Eaton Fire.

  • Jan 22, 2025

Snakes, turtles among more than 100 animals removed from home in Allentown, Pennsylvania

The Humane Society says some were found dead inside the home. Others they say were not in good health, or in good habitats.

  • Oct 3, 2024
Sea Turtle Recovery

Lightning strikes New Jersey sea turtle hospital, causing fire; turtles rushed to safety

Lightning hit a Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital at the Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey, causing the building to catch fire.

  • Aug 29, 2024

It's terrapin nesting season at the Jersey shore: Here's how you can help

The goal is to allow the terrapins to cross the road safely so they can lay their eggs in a nest. Researchers at the Wetlands Institute hope drivers will keep an eye out.

  • Jun 18, 2024