Past Events

The OTCC has been invited to set up a display at the FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) Championship held at Scotsman Point Cottage Resort. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch and spend the day as 40 top teams compete.  Activities for children include bouncy castle, fishing derby, swimming at the beach, sport fishing simulator [...]

Wendy is taking some of our turtle ambassadors to this environmental fair - see birds of prey, Canadian animals, take a guided trail hike, and more! Join us for this family-friendly event! Free admission - parking is $2.00.

We can hardly wait to get to Peterborough Square this weekend to see all the boys and girls and people who come to Winterfest!  We'll be there with four of our turtles, a guessing game with a grand prize of an autographed copy of Dr. Sue Carstairs' book, and lots more!  See you there!

With your help, we hope to meet our goal of $20,000 by the end of December, for our year-end campaign.  Read more about what we're doing to make a difference for conservation in Ontario and consider making a donation today - it's easy!  Click "Donate" on our main page or on our shopping page. Year-end [...]

We're excited to be a part of Snofest again this year!  We'll have all of our ambassador turtles and hatchlings ready for visitors, a craft table for the kids, and of course, Snofest Pete!  Visit our gift shop while you're here!

Come out of your shell and join us for Paint Night!  Discover your inner Picasso - you'll be amazed at what you can do. We'll be painting this beautiful scene with a sea turtle. Register before March 6, 2018 and you'll automatically be entered to win an OTCC t-shirt!  Click on the link to the [...]

Discover how the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, The Ontario Road Ecology Group, and Toronto Zoo's Adopt-a-Pond program are working together to help save Ontario's turtles. Presentations Meet the turtles Meet the Teams Silent Auction Food and a drink included Free parking PLUS:  check out the viewing gallery of the zoo's new Wildlife Animal Health Centre! [...]

If you've never been here before, this is a great introduction!  If you're already a supporter, we'd love to see you again!  We'll have tours, activities for the kids, new merchandise, our new "Adopt-A-Turtle" program, a bake sale, raffles, door prizes and more!  Bring your friends and family! 

Join us on Saturday, January 26 as we open our doors for Turtlelude! No admission fees! Learn more about Ontario's species of turtles and see our live ambassador turtles See baby turtles in our hatchling area that are growing and getting ready for their spring release New items in our gift shop Tour the hospital [...]

We're sorry but registration for this workshop is now closed.  If interested in a future workshop, please contact us at info@ontarioturtle.ca.   This workshop will be a full day program, and shall include a morning of lectures, and afternoon of hands-on practical experience. It will be of interest to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, rehabilitators and for [...]

Welcome to our annual golf tournament! This year we'll start with a double crossover start at 1:00 pm - please arrive at 12:00 to register and get set up. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, a cart (2 per cart), prize holes, a meal, and you'll also receive a tax receipt for $40.00. Prizes include: [...]

Get out of the rat race...join the turtle pace! You are cordially invited to join us for a champagne reception at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre in our beautiful outdoor education area.  There will be a glass of champagne waiting for you, as you slip into the 'turtle pace'.  We will have hors d'oeuvres, a [...]