By Jenna Williams | Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
If you visit the wildlife center, you might notice signs on our outdoor box turtle enclosures letting you know that our turtles have moved indoors for the winter. While this transition may seem simple, our Research and Husbandry Coordinator has been hard at work preparing for the seasonal migration of our reptilian friends.
With the help of our fall intern, we’ve replaced five old wooden enclosures with new, sturdy PVC ones. These upgraded enclosures feature space for live plants, multiple hiding spots, and everything a box turtle could wish for.
Although our resident box turtles don’t brumate, the wild turtles we track do. We’ll continue monitoring them throughout the winter while focusing on preparation so that, come spring, we’re ready to track their movements as they emerge.
If you’re planning to visit the wildlife center and hope to see our ambassador turtles, don’t worry! Like snowbirds heading to Florida, our box turtles will return to their outdoor enclosures when warmer weather arrives in the spring!
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