Since the year 2000, May 23rd has become World Turtle Day and it is reserved for celebrating turtles and tortoises all around the world.

Quick Tips From the American Tortoise Rescue

Interesting Facts About Turtles: - There are more than 300 turtle species in the world. - Turtles can be found all over the world. - The largest species of turtles weigh more than 1000 pounds...

What Can You do to Shell-a-brate World Turtle Day? - Visit a petting zoo and go observe the habitat of the tortoise.  - Read tortoise books....

Happy World Turtle Day!