Turtles Australia Inc

16/06/2026

Which turtles live in Gunbower Forest?

✅Murray River turtles
✅broad-shelled turtles
✅eastern long-necked turtles

Barapa Barapa Traditional Owners are leading important on-ground work at Gunbower Forest as part of The Living Murray Program.

Turtle monitoring continued for the second year and yabby surveys began 🐢

This work brings together Traditional Owners, scientists and local partners, with projects co-designed to reflect First Nations knowledge and priorities.

Explore the latest report card from Gunbower Forest: https://ow.ly/L9jH50Z9JR7

16/06/2026

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23/05/2026

Happy World Turtle Day to all who shell-e-brate!

World Turtle Day is all about raising awareness of turtle populations and efforts to conserve these ancient reptiles and protect their habitats.

Turtles are one of the most threatened groups of species on earth. Of the 356 species of turtles and tortoises globally, more than 50 per cent are threatened with extinction.

Turtles play an important role in keeping freshwater ecosystems healthy, as they help to clean and move nutrients around the water - like little vacuum cleaners.

They also help to disperse seeds for native vegetation. In other words, they’re little heroes in a half shell!

There are more than 20 different species of freshwater turtles found all over Australia, but in South Australia, you can find 3 species of freshwater turtles; Murray short-necked turtle, Eastern long-necked turtle and Broad-shelled turtle – the largest of our turtle species boasting the longest turtleneck in relation to body size of any turtle in the world!

Have you spotted a turtle out in nature recently? Share your photos below!

Follow the link to learn more about turtles in SA https://bit.ly/freshwaterturtles

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

Join us in Adelaide for the 2026 National Turtle Symposium!

This symposium is for everyone interested in turtle conservation to come together, share their knowledge and learn from each other.
Community volunteers, environmental NGOs, government staff, researchers, students, wildlife carers, pet breeders, landholders, policy makers, ...

Monday 28 to 1pm Tuesday 29th September.
Optional field trip Tuesday afternoon to finish at 5pm.

Costs kept low to enable a broad range of turtle lovers to attend and includes the conference, lunch, morning and afternoon teas for 2 days.

Early Bird Full Price (to 1 May 2026)- $100
Concession (student, senior, unemployed) - $60
Full Price (after 1 May) - $120

Monday night dinner tickets $25/head. Drinks for purchase. Bring your partner and other guests.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/australasian-turtle-symposium-2026

23/05/2026

Today on World Turtle Day, we’re celebrating one of Australia’s most extraordinary and endangered reptiles: the Mary River Turtle. 🐢

Known for the striking green algae that can grow on its head and shell, this ancient species has survived for millions of years, yet today faces serious threats from habitat loss, nest predation, and changes to river systems. Found only in Queensland’s Mary River, the species is now listed as endangered.

FAME is proud to support conservation efforts helping protect the Mary River Turtle through habitat restoration, nest protection, monitoring, and community-led conservation action. Every turtle saved helps preserve a truly unique part of Australia’s natural heritage.

To revisit the Mary River Turtle project and learn more about the work helping secure the future of this remarkable species: https://ow.ly/L2zp50Z30c9

Protecting species like the Mary River Turtle is an important part of preserving Australia’s unique ecosystems for future generations. 🐢

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

🙌 National Volunteer Week – THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO VOLUNTEER!

💓Where would we be without our generous volunteer community?

🐢MRCCC is extremely grateful for the passion and commitment of its volunteers
• MRCCC committee past and present over 249 meetings!
• Delegates across the region
• Citizen Scientists who take part in critical projects – such as Waterwatch & Find and Frog in February
• Landholders across the region improving their environmental land management practises
• Young people caring for the environment and being guardians of the future.

💫We honour the contributions of volunteers and thank those who give their time and invite others to discover how volunteering can create connection, purpose, and lasting positive change.
THANK YOU!