Tortoise Group

Tortoise Group Tortoise Group a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization educates and advocates for the protection and well-being of the desert tortoise.

Pet desert tortoise services in Nevada, Education & Outreach, Wild Conservation Services:
1) Adoption of homeless pet desert tortoises to residents of Nevada
2) Yard Consultations for residents of Nevada for customized habitat advice
3) Printed and web-based information on the care of pet desert tortoises and related topics
4) Community Programs throughout the state of Nevada March through Octobe

r with guest speakers and free services
5) Personalized Answers to inquiries about pet and wild desert tortoises
6) Opportunities for Volunteers
7) Hotline Service (702) 739-7113
8) Snooper Service to view deep inside a burrow in an emergency
9) Desert Tortoise Lost and Found Listings.
10) Desert Tortoise rehoming assistance

Road Warriors Volunteers Needed! 🐒🦺🌡Are you a biologist?Our upcoming Road Warriors volunteer opportunity we will be cond...
05/31/2026

Road Warriors Volunteers Needed! 🐒🦺🌡

Are you a biologist?

Our upcoming Road Warriors volunteer opportunity we will be conducting road mortality surveys along select portions of roadways in the Las Vegas area. Exact details regarding date and time will be shared soon.

If you are a biologist, have fieldwork experience, or are looking to gain experience for your authorization form then we would love to have you join us as a volunteer!

ο»ΏRegister at tortoisegroup.org/volunteer-get-involved and make sure to indicate in the text box that you are interested in participating in Road Warriors.

Come join us on the road! 🐒🦺🌡

Habitat Volunteer Events - Date Change! πŸ’πŸ“…Starting Saturday, June 20th our Weekly Tortoise Habitat Volunteer Events will...
05/30/2026

Habitat Volunteer Events - Date Change! πŸ’πŸ“…

Starting Saturday, June 20th our Weekly Tortoise Habitat Volunteer Events will be shifted from occurring on Wednesdays to Saturdays from 7am - 9am.

Want to volunteer?

Returning Volunteers: Head to tortoisegroup.org/volunteer-opportunities to register!

New Volunteers: Complete the Interest Form and Waiver at tortoisegroup.org/volunteer-get-involved before registering!

We hope to see you soon!🐒

05/30/2026

Eating desert first is absolutely a necessity. 🐒🌡

Showing up with a full heart and a pair of gloves. 🐒🌿This Wednesday, Tortoise Group was joined by the enthusiastic staff...
05/29/2026

Showing up with a full heart and a pair of gloves. 🐒🌿

This Wednesday, Tortoise Group was joined by the enthusiastic staff at REI Henderson who volunteered their time to help care for our adoptable tortoises. Our tortoises always enjoy having visitors, especially when they have food.

Not only did volunteers help with routine tortoise care tasks such as preparing food and cleaning water dishes, but they also assisted with repainting our lean-to structure!

Tortoise Group wants to give a big thank you to the amazing staff from REI Henderson for generously giving your time and energy for the benefit of the tortoises. 🐒

If you would like to participate in a group volunteering event with Tortoise Group head to https://tortoisegroup.org/volunteer-get-involved/ to complete our Volunteer Interest Form and Waiver. Make sure to note that you are interested in a corporate volunteer event.

We hope to see you soon!

05/26/2026

Working in adoptions can be difficult. β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸ’

Finding the right adopter, preparing your yard, gathering all the supplies. Adopting a tortoise is a process.

So, why do we do it?

Because we love them. Because we know that it was us who pushed them from their habitats. It was us who made them into pets. And it is us who wants to do right by these amazing creatures.

Adopting a tortoise is a life changing act of kindness, and that kindness goes both ways ❀️🐒

If you are interested in learning more about our adoptions process head to https://tortoisegroup.org/desert-tortoise-adoption/ to read more.

Welcome New Board Members! πŸŽ‰πŸ’Tortoise Group is excited to announce the addition of four new board members the Tortoise G...
05/25/2026

Welcome New Board Members! πŸŽ‰πŸ’

Tortoise Group is excited to announce the addition of four new board members the Tortoise Group Board of Directors!

Each of these talented individuals has shown immense passion and care for Tortoise Group's mission of adoption, conservation and education for the benefit of the Mojave Desert Tortoise. With their guidance we are eager to see how Tortoise Group can continue making a positive impact in our community.

Congratulations Alice, Sherri, Shane and Matt! Tortoise Group is thrilled to have each of you join our team.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome in the comments below! πŸ’¬πŸŽ‰πŸ’

Happy World Turtle Day! 🐒🌎"Wait, I thought you guys were the TORTOISE group? Isn't it world TURTLE day?"Did you know tha...
05/23/2026

Happy World Turtle Day! 🐒🌎

"Wait, I thought you guys were the TORTOISE group? Isn't it world TURTLE day?"

Did you know that all tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises?

World Turtle Day is an annual observance held every May 23rd. It began in 2000 and is sponsored by The American Tortoise Rescue. The day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats, as well as to encourage human action to help them survive and thrive.

Here at Tortoise Group, we continue to advocate for the preservation of the Mojave Desert Tortoise and their habitat and hope to inspire others to get involved in tortoise conservation.

What can I do?
Make a difference in tortoise conservation by heading to https://tortoisegroup.org/ to donate, adopt or volunteer with Tortoise Group. 🐒🧑

Depositing some kindness into the community.🐒🌿This Wednesday, Tortoise Group was joined by some amazing staff from Bank ...
05/21/2026

Depositing some kindness into the community.🐒🌿

This Wednesday, Tortoise Group was joined by some amazing staff from Bank of America who volunteered their time to help care for our adoptable tortoises. Our tortoises felt the love as volunteers prepared food, cleaned water dishes and learned about captive tortoise care and husbandry.

Tortoise Group wants to give a big thank you to Bank of America and their team for generously giving your time and energy for the benefit of the tortoises. 🐒

If you would like to participate in a group volunteering event with Tortoise Group head to https://tortoisegroup.org/volunteer-get-involved/ to complete our Volunteer Interest Form and Waiver. Make sure to note in the comments section that you are interested in a corporate volunteer event.

We hope to see you soon!

05/19/2026

Meet Peanut! 🐒πŸ₯œ

This we wanted to highlight another one of our juvenile tortoises who is available for adoption!

With spring in full swing we are seeing an increase in juvenile tortoises coming into our care who are in need of permanent housing.

Why adopt a juvenile tortoise?

- Caring for a juvenile tortoise requires less initial habitat investment than caring for an adult.

- You get the pleasure of watching them grow.

- Because they are adorable!

If you are interested in adopting a juvenile tortoise like Peanut head to https://tortoisegroup.org/desert-tortoise-adoption-application/ and complete our adoptions application. 🐒🏑

Address

PO Box 33866
Las Vegas, NV
89133

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17027397113

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