Okanagan Turtle Adoption Program
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Adoptions

Reopening on September 2, 2022!

July 29, 2022 Justin DeMerchant

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 […]

Research

Red-Eared Slider Turtle Caught at Kasugai Gardens

October 2, 2020 Justin DeMerchant

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, […]

Events

Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 28, 2019

March 27, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

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 […]

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Exo-Terra Habisphere Desktop Terrariums for Sale! (New & Used) *SOLD – This item is no longer available

March 12, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

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 […]

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Fluval FX4 Filters for Sale! (New & Used) *SOLD – This item is no longer available.

November 8, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

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 […]

Events

Kikinee Salmon Festival: September 23, 2018

August 22, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

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 am – 3:00 pm. This […]

Adoptions

Turtles up for Adoption

August 7, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

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 […]

Events

Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 22, 2018

February 3, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

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:  

Adoptions

Turtles up for Adoption

August 3, 2017 Justin DeMerchant

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. […]

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