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  • Box Turtle Sanctuary of Central Virginia

    Helping Virginia's Oldest Resident
  • Turtle Intake / Surrender

  • Thank you for seeking out a better life for your rescued Box Turtle.

    Whether it is lost due to habitat destruction or had been kept as a pet, Box Turtles deserve to live as nature intended and should be outside connected to their mother earth. Unfortunately, the number of turtles in need has grown and we struggle to keep up with infrastructure needs.

    If you have a box turtle in need please fill out the form with as many details as possible, as it helps us determine how to house your shelled friend.  Please don't forget to send the photos and Please help out with a donation that will be used to create your turtle a suitable, and safe outdoor enclosure.

  • Please send at least 4 good quality photographs of the turtle to Art4turtles@gmail.com

    • 1 from the top.
    • 1 from the bottom.
    • 1 headshot if possible.
    • 1 size comparison
  • The Box Turtle Sanctuary of Virginia is a 501(c)3 and suppported by volunteers and donations.  If you have specific talents and are able to help here are some of our needs:

    • computer / website 
    • fundraisers / grants / social media
    • getting involved, ask about joining the board
    • Donate 

    Please send an e-mail to art4turtles@gmail.com and ask how you can help save and protect Virginia's oldest resident.

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