Committed to Saving & Protecting Mojave Desert Tortoises
We are passionate about protecting Mojave Desert Tortoises and ensuring their well-being. With over 150,000 captive tortoises in Clark County, we advocate for responsible care, preventing backyard breeding, and educating the public on conservation efforts to safeguard their future. Our mission also includes promoting habitat preservation, supporting rescue initiatives, and encouraging responsible adoption for long-term sustainability.
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Adoption, Education, Conservation
Learn how to protect tortoises, adopt responsibly, and provide proper care. Support conservation efforts, prevent illegal breeding, and create a safe habitat to ensure a healthy future for these incredible creatures.
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Since 1982
Mission, Education & Advocacy
About Tortoise Group Organization
Tortoise Group has been educating and advocating for the protection and well-being of the desert tortoise since 1982. Tortoise Group is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Legal adoption of desert tortoises in Nevada.
- Citizen science volunteer opportunities to help wild populations and their natural habitat.
- We provide community education, conservation, wildlife protection, and habitat-awareness program support.
- Educational workshops on responsible tortoise care.
- Printed & online material on the care of pet tortoises and related topics.
Committed to Desert Tortoise Conservation
Our mission is to protect and support desert tortoises through responsible adoption, education, and conservation programs. We work with communities to promote proper care, habitat awareness, and long-term wellbeing for this threatened species.
About Tortoise Group
Who We Are & What We Stand For
We are dedicated to protecting desert tortoises through education, conservation, and advocacy. Our mission, vision, and history reflect our commitment to preserving their habitats and ensuring their long-term survival.
Our History
Founded in 1982, we have dedicated decades to conserving desert tortoises. Our journey focuses on habitat protection, public education, and promoting responsible care to ensure the species’ long-term survival.
Our Mission
We protect and conserve desert tortoises through adoption, education, and habitat care, guiding the public and promoting responsible, informed, compassionate stewardship for their long-term survival.
staff and board of directors
Our dedicated staff and board of directors guide and actively support our mission, ensuring effective conservation, education, and responsible care for desert tortoises.
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We are committed to protecting your privacy, ensuring that all personal information is carefully collected, handled securely, transparently, and responsibly in all interactions with our organization.
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Safe Tortoise Rehoming
Desert Tortoise Rehoming Guidelines
Tortoise Group no longer accepts pet tortoises from the general public. If you found a desert tortoise and don’t know what to do with it, please visit our rehoming site or the lost and found site. Tortoise Group will try to honor rehoming requests from current Tortoise Group members. Please keep in mind there are over 150,000 pet desert tortoises in Clark County alone, over 3,000 pets a year are displaced. Due to the overwhelming number of displaced tortoises, we encourage responsible pet ownership, proper care, and preventing unnecessary breeding to reduce the growing population in captivity.
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Support Tortoise Conservation – Donate Now
Your generous donation helps support the protection, care, and rehoming of Mojave Desert Tortoises. By contributing, you play a crucial role in preserving their future and ensuring their well-being through advocacy, education, and conservation efforts.