The Traveling Tortoise is a mobile program dedicated to making science education fun for children of all ages!
The Traveling Tortoise gives children the opportunity to see and learn about creatures in the field of herpetology (reptiles & amphibians). They’ll have an unforgettable experience, while learning about creatures from all over the world!
02/19/2023
Looking for an simple way to support the NC Tortoise Sanctuary? Consider gifting food and supplies through Chewy! It’s easy: On Chewy’s main menu, under Give Back, click onto Donate to a Rescue. In the Find a Rescue search, we are listed as the North Carolina Tortoise Sanctuary. Food and hay are especially appreciated in winter months when weather limits pasture grazing🐢
07/15/2020
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*call/text to schedule a day/time for pickup* 919-817-7316
*enquirer BEFORE coming if you are wanting a particular item. Many items have already been sold/being held.
Looking for an aquarium or other pet supplies? Check out the NC Tortoise Sanctuary’s annual tag sale fundraiser! A wide variety of aquariums, terrariums, rabbit/Guinea pig cages, reptile lights and even doghouses!
For COVID-19/social distancing safety, this event WILL NOT be held in our traditional tag-sale arrangement. To prevent crowding, shopping/pick-up will be held on Friday, July 17th-Sunday July 19th from 10am to 1pm by appointment only. To request a time to shop/pick-up please text or call 919-817-7316. If texting, please include your day AND time preference. You will then receive a confirmation text with address. Mask are required.
Incredible prices benefitting a FANTASTIC organization!
Aquariums:
1- 10 gallon $5
2- 20 gallon tall $10 each
2- 29 gallon $20 each
2- 38 gallon $25 each
1 -40 long (breeder) small, repaired crack $25
1 -40 long, resealed $25
3- 55 gallon $40 each
1- 60 gallon tall terrarium w/screen top $45
1-55 gallon terrarium w/slid screen top $40
1 -40 gallon (breeder) terrarium w/slid screen top $40
4- rabbit/Guinea pig cages w/wheels $35 each
1- large rabbit/Guinea pig cage without wheels $25
1-Wood/wire rabbit/Guinea pig cage $30
2- small/medium wire dog crates $20 each
4- dog houses (Rubbermaid type material) $10 each
Reptile dome/clamp lights with ceramic socket (doesn’t include bulb)
12-small $5 each
4- medium $5 each
6- large $5 each
3- double $10
1- XL double $15
• Lots small animal/reptile supplies (too many to list) from $1-3
Cash and cards excepted, sorry no checks.
The North Carolina Tortoise Sanctuary is a 501c3 rescue and education organization located in the Falls Lake area of Wake County.
We provide rescue, rehabilitation, permanent sanctuary and community educational outreach programs.
Visit us online at www.nctortoise.org
03/12/2020
Sad news folks, Reptile & Amphibian Day at the NC Museum of Natural Science (Saturday, March 14) has been cancelled. We have not heard if there are plans to reschedule or wait until March 2021.
A huge thanks to all of our family, friends, and volunteers who worked so hard on preparing for this event. We truly hope the only Corona you experience comes in a bottle with a slice of lime!
02/20/2020
It's that time of year, Reptile & Amphibian Day! So, pack up the babies, bring the old ladies and enjoy a day with The Traveling Tortoise at The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences annual Reptile & Amphibian Day on Saturday, March 14th, 9am-5pm. Reptile & Amphibian Day is not only the largest educational reptile/amphibian event in the country, it is also a super fun, free day all ages will enjoy!
WHAT: NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Reptile & Amphibian Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 14th, 9am-5pm
WHERE: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
https://naturalsciences.org/cale…/reptile-and-amphibian-day/
01/23/2020
Nearly 100 cold-stunned turtles rescued Tuesday on southern Outer Banks Browning said the turtles were taking to a staging center in Buxton Tuesday night where they all received a processing and entrance exam, and blood tests.
🐸A great boost for NC’s Gopher Frog!🐸
09/21/2019