ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2022) — Celebrate the opening of Tortuga’s new habitat, Terrapin Springs, sponsored by Mel Foster Co and Eastern Iowa Landscape Services.
Join Tortuga as she welcomes her turtle friends from Nahant Marsh Education Center during our special turtle talks at 11:30AM and 1PM. Learn more about these fantastic creatures and the places they call home.
Make and take a turtle craft and visit the exploration station for activities. Want to kick off the party with an at-home activity? Make a card for Tortuga and bring it along.
About Tortuga
Tortuga is a diamondback terrapin, a turtle species native to brackish coastal marsh areas on the East Coast. Tortuga’s new home in the Sun Garden features her very own pond, basking rock, plant patio where she stretches her legs, and new nooks and crannies to explore. Eastern Iowa Landscape Services constructed the habitat.
General Admission:
FREE For Members
$7.00 Adults (16+)
$4.00 Youth (ages 2-15)
FREE For Toddlers (under 2)
