Tiny steps, big journey as turtles return to Ohio wild

The Cincinnati Zoo and other groups are releasing previousy rescued turtles affixed with monitors in a statewide research ...

Back to the Wild, Cincinnati Zoo leads box turtle release across Ohio

The Cincinnati Zoo released eastern box turtles at Bowyer Farm in Mason. The turtles are fitted with GPS trackers to monitor ...
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Rescued box turtles get a new home in the wild

When a school in West Carrollton was slated for demolition, two dozen box turtles living in the school courtyard needed a new ...
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Box turtles get new home thanks to Cincinnati Zoo, ODNR

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden recently teamed up with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help a unique group of Dayton-area students find a new home. On Sept. 3 and 4, 21 box turtles ...
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Conservationists urge public to keep box turtles in natural habitat

As the unofficial start to summer approaches with the long-awaited holiday weekend, people are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather and outdoor activities. However, amidst the excitement, it's ...
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24 turtles released into the wild by John Ball Zoo in conservation effort

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo is releasing their eastern box turtles into the wild. Each year, the zoo's conservation team gives groups of turtles a "head start" at the zoo. Head starting is ...
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Ijams Nature Center shares Trinity the turtle's journey to highlight wild animal care advice

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ijams Nature Center is giving advice to those who find injured animals by highlighting a one of a kind turtle. The center shared a photo of Trinity, a female eastern box turtle who ...
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Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center hatches rare eastern box turtle twins amid conservation efforts

The mother turtle, suffering from a severe ear infection, laid her eggs in captivity while still recovering. The center was able to incubate the eggs, leading to this exciting hatching. Baby turtles ...