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  • We were a huge hit!

    We were a huge hit!

    … At the 5th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival! For the 2nd year in a row, Diggah, Big Red, Leo, Punk and dozens more of TortoiseLand’s beloved tortoises captivated and thrilled festival goers throughout the day. This year kids and their parents were able to feed the tortoises their favorite foods — romaine lettuce and…

  • World-Class Medical Care

    World-Class Medical Care

    It is hard to predict when any of our 70+ members of the TortoiseLand family will need veterinary care and we are having to dig deep for unplanned expenses to help Dee and Sammy. We would love to have funds set aside for their weekly care. Every dollar you give us will help us to…

  • We’re Going to Leimert Park, Again!

    We’re Going to Leimert Park, Again!

    TortoiseLand is thrilled to be invited back to the hugely popular Leimert Park Jazz Festival!! The event will be on Saturday, August 31st. Come out and support us. This festival attracts thousands of people and last year the tortoises of TortoiseLand were a huge hit with several hundred people visiting our tent! Meeting our tortoises face…

  • We’re Hosting a Workshop!

    We’re Hosting a Workshop!

    Join us for a hands-on clay handbuilding workshop at Tortoiseland! Hang out with these cute creatures and let your creativity flow as you learn the art of shaping clay into unique pieces of pottery inspired by Tortoiseland residents. Our experienced instructor and ceramicist Andrea Tan will guide you through the process, from molding to glazing. Whether you’re…

  • A Huge “Welcome” and “Thank You” to Osborne Industries

    A Huge “Welcome” and “Thank You” to Osborne Industries

    The directors of TortoiseLand are thrilled to announce all that the world’s leading manufacturer of animal heat mats, Osborne Industries, is the first official corporate partner and sponsor of TortoiseLand! Kevin, the Tortoise Guy, has been working with Osborne Industries for nearly two decades. Their Stanfield Heat Mats have been our brand of choice for…