What is Project Terrapin?
The project consists of intake and isolation units, training pools, soft release pond, main lake, educational facility and basking beach.
When terrapins first arrive at Raystede, they are usually in poor health. They will be monitored and cared for until they are strong enough to be released into our indoor training pools. They are likely to still be quite weak with poor muscle strength so this will give them the chance to build up their health. Once we believe they have gained enough strength to live outside, they will be released into our soft release pond and ultimately the main lake. The lake has capacity for around 300 terrapins and there is a beach for them to bask on.
Visitors are able to view these fascinating creatures and there is an educational facility - the ‘Shell-ter’ - nearby with all the facts and figures you need to find out more about the terrapins in Raystede’s care and why they do not make simple or easy pets.
Terrapins will have sanctuary at Raystede for the rest of their lives. We will not be putting them up for adoption.
Please note - we are not currently able to take in any terrapins.
What is Project Terrapin?
The project consists of intake and isolation units, training pools, soft release pond, main lake, educational facility and basking beach.
When terrapins first arrive at Raystede, they are usually in poor health. They will be monitored and cared for until they are strong enough to be released into our indoor training pools. They are likely to still be quite weak with poor muscle strength so this will give them the chance to build up their health. Once we believe they have gained enough strength to live outside, they will be released into our soft release pond and ultimately the main lake. The lake has capacity for around 300 terrapins and there is a beach for them to bask on.
Visitors are able to view these fascinating creatures and there is an educational facility - the ‘Shell-ter’ - nearby with all the facts and figures you need to find out more about the terrapins in Raystede’s care and why they do not make simple or easy pets.
Terrapins will have sanctuary at Raystede for the rest of their lives. We will not be putting them up for adoption.
Please note - we are not currently able to take in any terrapins.
