World Turtle Day

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02121 | Jamaica Plain, MA

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We're planning a turtle-y terrific shell-ebration for World Turtle Day on Saturday, May 23!
See if you can complete our turtle species scavenger hunt for a chance to win a behind the scenes turtle experience. Seek out one of our turtle chats and spend some time at the turtle and tortoise discovery station. Some of our turtle ambassadors may even make an appearance!
More details ➤ zoonewengland.org/engage/world-turtle-day/
All activities included with general admission.
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Where is it happening?

1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02121, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02121-3252, United States

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