Be a Hero for Turtles
Join millions worldwide in protecting turtles and tortoises. Every action counts.
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Play Bunkle's Bingo
Check off turtle conservation actions and shellebrate World Turtle Day® in style.
Ask Evil
Chat with our famously sarcastic tortoise. He knows everything about turtles and has opinions about everything else.
Free Coloring Pages
Download free turtle coloring pages and activities for kids of all ages.
Find or Host a Shellebration!
Use the Shellebration Finder to explore World Turtle Day® events happening around the world. You can also submit your own event to be part of the global celebration. Join others in honoring turtles everywhere!
Get Your Toolkit
Sign up for updates on downloadable tailored resources for your role—everything you need to celebrate and advocate.
Educators
Classroom resources, lesson plans, and educational materials for teaching turtle conservation.
Zoos & Aquariums
Partnership opportunities, event guides, and promotional materials for institutions.
Rescues & Nonprofits
Advocacy toolkits, marketing materials and support for wildlife professionals.
Families
Family-friendly activities, and educational content for World Turtle Day celebrations.
Take Action for Turtles
Defend the Endangered Species Act or report illegal trade
World Turtle Day® Contests
📸 SHELLLFIE CONTEST:
Take a photo with a turtle, tortoise, or anything turtle-themed. Post it on social with #Shellfie2026 and #WorldTurtleDay by May 20th and make sure to tag @worldturtleday!
Winner gets official merch and global fame.
📚 CLASSROOM CHALLENGE:
Teachers: do any WTD activity with your students, take photos, and post with #WorldTurtleDayClassroom by May 22.
Best Classroom + Most Creative win merch + get featured!Shellebrate World Turtle Day®
How to shellebrate on May 23? Big or small, every action and shellebration helps spread awareness!
At Home with Your Family
Play S-H-E-L-L Bingo, make turtle crafts, sign the Turtle Protector Pledge, take a family #Shellfie. Everything you need is in the free Family Toolkit
In Your Classroom
Run a turtle trivia quiz, lead a "Turtles in Crisis" discussion, have students research a species. Enter the Classroom Challenge for a chance to be featured.
At Your Zoo or Aquarium
Set up a #Shellfie photo spot, run keeper talks, display educational signage. We'll help promote your event to our global audience.
