Jo has had a love for turtles ever since she was little, and that love only grew when she started working with reptiles. She got her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2020, and from there, she completed internships in Texas before settling for several years in the Florida panhandle, taking care of reptiles of all kinds. She has absolutely loved working in the animal husbandry field, but she always wanted to find a way to contribute to conservation efforts. Through her work at the Turtle Survival Center, she has combined these two passions while caring for her favorite animals.
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Why Turtles?
Found around the world in rivers, deserts, jungles, and our own backyards, it’s easy to assume tortoises and freshwater turtles will always be here. But the very traits that once helped them survive render them vulnerable to extinction today.
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Protecting the world’s most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles
We All Play a Role.
To save turtles, we all play a role. Every day, tortoises and freshwater turtles around the globe face pressing threats. Your support equips us to support species where and how they need us most.
Turtles are ancient and remarkable creatures who deserve a champion. When you stand with us, you help ensure their continued survival. Together, we can create a world with zero turtle extinctions.
