06/09/2026
Please stop if you can - safely
Do you know what to do
If you come across an injuried turtle?
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre released the following information on their page.
Over the weekend, they surpassed over 700 intakes and are currently receiving an extremely high volume of calls every day. They are hopeful by releasing the following information that you it will help if you come across an injuried turtle..
• If you find an injured turtle, please place it in a dry container, note the exact location where it was found, and call us at 705-741-5000, option 9. Please leave only one voicemail and our team will get back to you as soon as they can. Their hospital is open daily between 8:00am-8:00pm, and if you can drive the turtle to us, please use our hospital entrance and hand it off to a staff member during these operating hours.
• Can't drive to Peterborough? We can help assist getting the turtle to our hospital through our volunteer Turtle Taxi Program! You MUST have the turtle in your possession for them to be able to assist, as they don't have resources to travel and locate each turtle. Keep in mind that it will take time to arrange these rides. While you wait, leave the turtle in the well-ventilated container. Place it in a location that is dark, quiet, room temperature, and away from pets.
• For nesting inquiries or concerns — please visit their website at ontarioturtle.ca/nest, call and use Line 4, or email [email protected]. To find turtle organizations near you that may be able to help, please visit www.otcn.ca.
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre is located at 2785 Television Road, Peterborough, ON
They wish to thank everyone for your patience and support during this incredibly busy time!