
07/04/2025
This photo by Sarah Mortimer was the 2nd Place Winner in the “Captive Desert Tortoises” category in our 2024 Symposium Photo Contest. See them all here! https://deserttortoise.org/annual-symposium/photo-contest/
There are LOTS of Desert Tortoises in need of adoption because they can’t be released into the wild. In addition to making all the difference in the life of one tortoise, adopting a Desert Tortoise protects wild populations and contributes to their conservation! If that interests you, reach out to the appropriate organization in your state! Nevada - Tortoise Group, California - California Turtle and Tortoise Club, Arizona - Arizona Game & Fish Department, Utah - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Photo: Sarah Mortimer, Tortoise Group