26/09/2026
🐢 Speaker Spotlight: Dr Pierre Moisson
🇫🇷 France | Veterinarian, Primatologist & Director of A Cupulatta
We are delighted to welcome Dr Pierre Moisson to the European Turtle Alliance Conference 2026. After 15 years at Zoo de Mulhouse, first as a veterinarian and later as veterinarian and director, Pierre made an extraordinary professional transition and has spent the past 16 years leading A Cupulatta in Corsica.
🐢 A Cupulatta was founded in 1998 and, despite its beginnings under a primatologist, is now home to 130 species and more than 3,000 tortoises and freshwater turtles, making it the largest centre in Europe dedicated to the public display of chelonians.
Pierre will introduce us to this remarkable centre and share insights from its extensive collection, including breeding successes with species of particular conservation interest and the collaborations A Cupulatta has established with research institutions.
🌍 Pierre’s experience includes:
🔹 15 years at Zoo de Mulhouse as a veterinarian and later director
🔹 16 years leading A Cupulatta in Corsica
🔹 Overseeing a collection of 130 chelonian species and more than 3,000 individuals
🔹 Developing breeding programmes for species of particular conservation interest
🔹 Collaborating with research institutions to further our understanding of chelonians
🔹 Working towards the conservation of endangered tortoise and freshwater turtle species
🏡 Pierre will also share his priorities for the future of endangered species conservation, offering a fascinating insight into how a large specialist centre can combine public education, captive breeding, research and conservation.
From primates to more than 3,000 shelled residents, Pierre’s career has certainly taken an unusual turn! 🐢🇫🇷
📅 17th & 18th October 2026
📍 Writtle University College, Essex
🎓 CPD hours available
Book Now:
https://www.turtlesurvival.eu/european-turtle-alliance-conference-2026/
