Meet Some of our Residents!
Meet Keith!
Keith is one of eight African Spurred Tortoises, commonly known as the Sulcata that live here on the farm. Sulcatas are known for living up to 100-years-old and we have several sulcatas that are older than Dean himself! If you'd like to meet Keith and his roommates, be sure to reach out for a tour!
Meet Gu!
Gu is a Red Footed Tortoise that comes from the rainforest areas of the world. Red Foots forage the forrest floor for food, (say that 5 times fast!). With multiple different species of Red Foots, Gu has 7 other roommates that love grass, berries and other vegetation. Be sure to inquire how you can visit Gu and all his friends!
Meet Holes!
Holes is an Eastern Box Turtle. Eastern Box Turtles are native to Maryland and are a protected species in Maryland. Holes came to us as a rescue and has many deformities due to what we believe to be a dog attack. Because he had been captive held for many years, he could not be successfully re-released into the wild. One of our goals at Dean's Turtle Farm is to educate the importance of leaving wild animals like Holes once was, wild! Don't forget to say Hi to Holes on your next visit!
Meet Leo!
Leo is a Leopard Tortoise from the plains of Africa. Leopard Tortoises can grow to be 120 pounds and up to 100 years old just like the Sulcatas! While they do stay smaller than the sulcatas, they also come from different areas of Africa but have similar diets. Be sure to love on Leo when you come to visit!
Meet a Red Eared Slider!
With over 30 sliders at the farm, you could imagine these guys are not difficult to come by. Part of the reason sliders are so common is because they are the most invasive turtle species in the world living everywhere except Antarctica! Be sure to check out all of our sliders, and contact us if you are interested in adopting one!
Meet some Cooters!
With a variety of river cooters here at the farm, and over 7 cooters in total, they are often mistaken for sliders due to their similar appearance. When you tour the turtle farm, we help to educate the differences and note the importance of identifying different species correctly!
Meet Maryland's State Turtle!
The diamond back terrapin was once an endangered species due to the popularity of turtle soup in the late 1800s but because of Maryland's conservation efforts it has since been taken to the "near threatened" list. Diamond Back Terrapins are beautiful but should remain untouched in the wild! Here at the farm, you can get close with one and learn all about it's history!
More Ways to Help!
Take a Tour of the Farm
Take a Tour of the Farm
Take a Tour of the Farm
Tours help us financially support the farm and allow us to educate all things turtle! Meet residents posted and more on your next tour!
Donations
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Take a Tour of the Farm
Donations are always appreciated! All donations go to sustaining and upkeep of the farm!
Supply Donations
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Supply Donations
With supplies always needed, our amazon wish list is a sure way to help support animals like you see above.