2025
All about World Turtle Day and how it launched in the year 2000! Meet Susan and Marshall.
turtley fun activties
Get your classroom, friends and littles in on the shellebration with coloring pages and tortally fun activities!
In the classroom and beyond
Find resources for educators and parents, activities and information for the youngest turtle lovers!
Or maybe create your own presentation? Start with this special PPT template that you can customize with your favorite turtle facts and fun! Not sure what to add? Check out these 10 common turtle myths!
Want more? Find images, fact sheets and more:
tortally cool gear
contests!
This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of turtle power with five fun ways to show off your creativity and love for turtles. From dancing to doodling, everyone can join the shellebration—no matter your age or talents!
🐢 Tank’s Shellfie Contest – Snap your best turtle-themed selfie (or shellfie) and show off your tortoise pride! #TanksShellfieContest
🎨 Spinner’s Art Contest – Create turtle-inspired art in any form—paint, draw, sculpt, or doodle your way into our hearts. #SpinnersArtContest
📝 Popcorn’s Poetry Contest – Put pen to paper and write a poem that celebrates the quiet strength and beauty of turtles. #PopcornsPoetryContest
🎬 Bunkle’s Funniest Home Videos – Share your funniest turtle-themed videos and help us spread smiles around the world. #BunklesFunniestHomeVideos
🕺💃 Evil’s Dance Contest – Show us your best turtle-inspired moves and help Evil keep the dance party going! #EvilsDanceContest
📅 How to Enter: