World Celebrates Turtle Day on 23 May 2025.

Important Days

World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on May 23 across the globe to raise awareness about the protection of turtles, tortoises, and their natural habitats. The day also promotes active human involvement in ensuring their survival and conservation.


      - The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of World Turtle Day.

      - The theme for 2025 is:"Dancing Turtles Rock!", which encourages global participation in highlighting the urgent need to conserve these ancient reptiles and their ecosystems.

     

Main Point :-   (i) World Turtle Day was first established in 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a California-based non-profit organization committed to the conservation of turtles and tortoises.

      (ii) Since its inception, the day has been observed annually on May 23, engaging individuals, communities, and organizations in turtle-friendly activities and advocacy.


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