Spanky Bob’s Tort Resort

05/20/2026

Spanky Bob loves his butt rubs ❤️

05/20/2026

Tankerbelle has decided that orchard hay tastes better than timothy hay.

05/17/2026

The shelled cow! Grazing all day!

05/12/2026

Tortoises should mainly consume different kinds of hay like Orchard or Timothy grass. Everybody wants to buy this fancy tortoise pellets that cost an arm and a leg or tortoise mash with a bunch of different vegetables in it. They don’t eat that in the wild they eat grass 90% of the time and once in a while, they’ll find some hibiscus flowers or other different kinds of flowers and weeds that they’ll eat. It takes time they’re just like children if you give and keep feeding them grilled cheese that’s all they’re gonna eat until they get hungry enough so stick with it and your tortoises will be better off!

05/04/2026

04/22/2026

We are sad to share that Schramm Education Center's beloved common snapping turtle, affectionately nicknamed Big Snap Daddy, passed away on April 20, 2026.

Big Snap's health declined rapidly over the weekend, leading to the decision to humanely euthanize him on Monday. While heartbreaking, this decision was made with Big Snap's comfort and quality of life in mind. His goodbye was peaceful and painless, and he passed surrounded by the staff who have loved and cared for him.

Big Snap left a lasting impression on thousands of people during his 30 years on display at the Schramm aquarium. He was believed to be the world's largest common snapping turtle, weighing 102 pounds, and was estimated to be between 96 and 100 years old. Big Snap Daddy will be dearly missed by those who cared for him and those who visited him.

03/30/2026

Dinner time!

03/29/2026

Great day at the tort resort!

02/23/2026

Tankerbelle came out to enjoy the sunshine!

02/10/2026

The torts finally emerged from their inside enclosures since the month long freeze! That are enjoying some much needed sunshine!