European Turtle Alliance Conference 2025

Name: European Turtle Alliance Conference 2025
Start: 2025-10-11T09:30:00+01:00
Location: Lordship Campus - Writtle College

Schedule

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Lordship Campus - Writtle College | Chelmsford, EN

🗓️ The European Turtle Alliance Conference is back! 🐢🌍
11–12 October 2025 | Writtle University College, Essex
Brought to you in partnership with Tortoise Welfare UK and the European Studbook Foundation.
Join us for two packed days of talks, workshops and networking with chelonian experts from around the world – including vets, zoo professionals, conservationists, researchers, and private keepers.
🌍 Hear from international experts
🔬 Optional hands-on lab workshop on Sunday
🤝 Network with fellow professionals
🥂 Wind down and join us with post-conference drinks and dinner on Saturday evening
🎁 Attendees receive full conference notes, CPD hours, and a goody-filled delegate pack
🗓️ Saturday 11 October: 9:30am–5:00pm (7.5 CPD hours)
🗓️ Sunday 12 October: 9:30am–4:00pm (6.5 CPD hours)
🎟️ £75 for the full weekend
👉 Book now & check early bird discounts:
Are you coming to this years tortoise conference in Chelmsford, UK?
This is a fantastic way to hear about the latest advances in Tortoise and Turtle work including husbandry, rehabilitation, treatment, breeding as well as conservation and welfare of tortoises and turtles in the wild.
Confirmed speakers ...
15 speakers from 6 difference countries over two days.
🐢Victor Loehr, Netherlands – Karoo dwarf tortoise (Chersobius boulengeri)
🐢Peter Praschag, Turtle Island, Austria – Nepal conservation programme and the Mexican tortoise
🐢Chris Leone, Garden State Tortoise, USA – USA pet trade past and present
🐢Thomas Griffith, Tomaskas, UK – Importance of and developments in UVB for Chelonia
🐢Matt Rendle, Association of Zoo and Exotic Veterinary Nurses, UK – Chelonian veterinary practice
🐢Thomas Maunders, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, UK – ZSL Whipsnade Chelonia collection
🐢Francesco Luigi Leonetti, Italy – Protecting wild Testudo hermanni populations in Calabria
🐢Manuel Antonio De La Riva Fraga, Spain – Conservation at Faunia; care for confiscated species
🐢Kevin Eatwell, Fife Exotic Vets, UK – Observations in Chelonia medicine with a focus on parasites
🐢Maizey-Mary Fox, Writtle University, UK – Chelonia distribution and care in the UK
🐢Jane Williams, European Turtle Alliance, UK – New book: Tortoise Husbandry and Welfare
🐢Anthony Pierlioni, USA – Keeping and breeding Asian turtle species
🐢Dillon Prest, Swallow Aquatics, UK – Changes in the UK pet trade
🐢Tony Monahan, USA – Chelonia travel guide and artworks
Writtle University College, Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR
Both days: £75. Single day: £60. Students: £30 for both days.
Includes attendee pack, refreshments and lunch on both days! Evening meal on
Saturday discounted rates available at the County Hotel,
Chelmsford, which is close to the evening meal.
www.turtlesurvival.eu/category/events
Whether you're a seasoned professional or passionate hobbyist, it’s an inspiring chance to learn, connect, and contribute to turtle and tortoise welfare across Europe and beyond. 🌱🐢
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