Good news! After being closed for almost two years, our turtle adoption and surrender services will be reopening on September 2, 2022. We will have some turtles up for adoption again shortly after that! If […]
Mysis Shrimp were introduced to Okanagan Lake in 1966 to help feed the Kokanee Salmon. However instead of being a food source for the Kokanee, they ended up becoming invasive and competing with the Kokanee […]
Our adoption and surrender services are temporarily closed. All events and education programs have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our services will be operational again as soon as possible. Please contact us if […]
https://youtu.be/sej8s6WQn2c “Yes, there are Leatherback Turtles off British Columbia’s coast! In fact, the cold ocean off BC is extremely important to this endangered sea turtle species. Leatherbacks migrate all the way from Indonesian to feed on the jellyfish […]
This feral Red-Eared Slider was caught at Kasugai Gardens City Park on July 27th, 2019. The garden is located across the street from Okanagan Lake in downtown Kelowna. The turtle, which is an invasive species, […]
This tank was only briefly used and it is in excellent condition. On sale now for $249.99! (Regular Price New: $499.99 plus tax) *SOLD – This item is no longer available Please contact us to […]
We will be setting up a table at the Interior Reptile Expo this year! Lots of reptiles and lots of fun! Moccasin Square Gardens 315 Southern Yellowhead Hwy Kamloops, BC Saturday June 8th, 2019 10:00 […]
Short lessons, live reptiles, crafts and guided nature hikes! Intended for all ages, fun and educational for the entire family! Lesson Topic: The Turtles of British Columbia 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Sunday April 28, 2019 […]
Stylish and Compact Desktop Terrariums Touch-controlled LED lighting Daytime and night/blue moonlight modes Curved front glass for viewing from the top All glass (12″ x 18″ base and 12″ tall) Hinged lid on the top […]
NEW Fluval FX4 High Performance Canister Filter: – Brand new, still in the box! – Filter media included Price: $349.99 (Regular Price: $364.99 plus tax) *SOLD – This item is no longer available. USED […]
Reptiles and Amphibians Information Table We will be setting up a reptiles and amphibians information table at the Kikinee Salmon Festival at Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna on Sunday September 23, 2018 from 11:00 […]
Henry is a male Cumberland Slider (Trachemys scripta troostii) (~17cm shell length). He is very friendly toward people but not toward other turtles! He has a great appetite and slides into the water to feed […]
Red-Eared Slider Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) are an invasive species: * Yellow underside (plastron) * Red stripe behind each eye (postorbital) * They are released or escaped pets * They compete with indigenous wildlife and […]
This Red-Eared Slider was spotted at Shannon Lake Regional Park, West Kelowna on May 26th, 2018 by Brendan Schlamp while volunteering with the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association at the Go Fish Program. He shared his pictures […]
Lesson Topic: Invasive Species 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sunday April 22nd, 2018 Mission Creek Regional Park, Kelowna, BC *Free, Registration Required *THIS EVENT HAS ENDED Event Images:
We currently have three turtles up for adoption: Cosmos is a male red-eared slider, ~7″ shell length. Dilly is a female red-eared slider, ~7″ shell length. Henry is a male yellow-bellied slider, ~6.5″ shell length. […]
Sunday April 23rd, 2017 10:00 am-12:00 pm The Children’s Fishing Pond at Mission Creek Regional Park Kelowna, BC *Free, Registration Required *THIS EVENT HAS ENDED Event Images:
Segment Featured in Global Okanagan News: “The Western painted turtle is indigenous to the Okanagan and is listed as ‘at-risk.’ The reptile’s threat is heightened when people release red-eared slider turtles and other non-native species into […]
Participants are welcome to bring invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians to trade, sell or just show off! Guests are invited to arrive any time after 12:00 pm. No entry fee but donations are encouraged. Saturday August […]
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