Adoptions
Red-eared Slider Turtle Up for Adoption
Name: Toby Species: Red-eared Slider Turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) Gender: female Age: 17 years Shell Length: 23 cm Toby is a bit shy at first, but once you get to know her, she is […]
Kelowna
Events
Welcome to the Jungle: Plant & Animal Gala: June 30, 2024
Join Us! Sunday June 30th, 2024 At The Kelowna Flower Farm (3683 Berard Rd) Day Pass: $12 Children under 5: Free 10am – 4pm Celebrate and support your local small businesses and animal rescues by […]
Events
Okanagan Pet Expo: May 26, 2024
The Okanagan Pet Expo is back! Come meet one of our turtles and learn about turtles in the Okanagan! Okanagan Pet Expo Sunday May 26, 2024 10am – 4pm Laurel Packinghouse & Square 1304 Ellis […]
Adoptions
Painted Wood Turtle Up for Adoption
Name: Painty Species: Painted Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima) Gender: female Age: 8 years Shell Length: 15 cm Painty is a very sweet turtle and we love her very much! She is about 8 years […]
News
What’s up with turtles in Kelowna? (kelowna10.com)
Western Painted Turtle from Kelowna, BC on June 05, 2023 at 10:57 AM · iNaturalist “Western Painted Turtles have recently gained attention in Kelowna due to various issues affecting their population.” Read the full article […]
News
Another Kelowna painted turtle-snatching incident prompts warning to leave species be (globalnews.ca)
“The Conservation Officer Service is again reminding the public that like most native wildlife species in British Columbia, the western painted turtle is protected against harassment, killing or possession under the provincial Wildlife Act…” Read […]
News
Slow down for turtles (castanet.net)
“Keep your eyes peeled if you’re driving anywhere near a pond or wetland, especially this time of year. It’s turtle nesting season, and the Western Painted Turtle is at risk not just from loss of habitat, […]
Events
Okanagan Pet Expo: June 11, 2023
We are very excited to be a participating vendor at the Okanagan Pet Expo coming up on June 11th! Come visit our table and meet our pet Red-eared Slider Dilly! There will be several other […]
Research
Fall Turtles
This year the turtles are out late. The daytime temperatures are still warm enough that the turtles are coming out to bask in large numbers. The forecast for this week is warm and sunny and […]
News
Case of the missing turtle (castanet.net)
“Red-eared sliders are the most popular pet turtle breed, but are not native to the Okanagan. Somehow, one of them found its way into Kasugai Gardens and frequent visitors became attached to the turtle.” Read […]
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Used 300 Gallon Stock Tank for Sale! *SOLD – This item is no longer available
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 […]
Events
Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 28, 2019
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
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.
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
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
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
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 Pictures:
Adoptions
Turtles Up for Adoption
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 Cumberland Slider, ~6.5″ shell length. […]
Events
Reptiles and Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 23, 2017
Sunday April 23rd, 2017 10:00 am-12:00 pm The Children’s Fishing Pond Mission Creek Regional Park Kelowna, BC *Free, Registration Required *THIS EVENT HAS ENDED
News
Okanagan Western Painted Turtles threatened by non-native species (globalnews.ca)
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 […]