We respond to calls about all Turtles who are seen on land, injured, or deceased. We assist Turtles to cross roads safely, protect nests, and assist Hatchings (baby Turtles) to get safely to water

Immediately call our Hotline: 647-491-4057 if you see a Turtle on land or showing signs of distress in water

Hotline Hours:

• Mid April to late May: 10am to 6pm

• Late May to mid July: 6am to 9pm

• Mid July to mid August: 9am to 9pm

• Mid August to late October: 6am to 9pm

Seasonal Turtle Activity:

• Sometime in March: Turtles will come out of brumation and may be seen basking on logs

• Spring Hatchling season: mid to late April (same time as Cherry Blossom season) to late May

• Nesting season: late May to mid July

• Late summer/autumn Hatchling season: mid August to late October

• Late October to sometime in March: Turtles will go into a form of hibernation (brumation). At this time they may cross roads to get to their winter wetlands or their spring/summer wetlands