Attention:
We are currently operating at full capacity and are unable to take in more turtles at this time. Please check back again at a later date. Thank you for your patience.

Surrendering a Turtle


  • If you would like to surrender a turtle (or tortoise), please read our Surrender Policies, then fill out and submit a Surrender Application Form (scroll down).
  • Please contact us if you have any questions.

Surrender Policies


  • Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
  • Applicants must be residents of British Columbia.
  • Okanagan residents may take priority in our program.
  • Surrendering a turtle means you surrender ownership of that turtle.
  • The decision is final once a turtle has been physically handed over to us.

Apply to Surrender a Turtle


Surrender Application Form - Currently unavailable.