What special day is May 23rd?

World Turtle Day on May 23rd, literally translated as "World Turtle Love Day", aims to appeal to people to protect all kinds of turtles and their habitats that have disappeared all over the world.

World Turtle Day was founded in 2000 by the American Turtle Rescue Organization. The founders of American Tortoise Rescue Organization are Susan Traylor and Marshall Thomson. World Turtle Day is an international activity, which is celebrated in different ways all over the world. People will organize various activities to celebrate this day, aiming at protecting the next generation of turtles.

May 23 activities

On May 23rd, the theme publicity activity of World Turtle Day with the theme of "Protect Turtles, Let's Walk Together" was held in Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park. This activity, sponsored by China Tortoise Conservation Union and china wildlife conservation association Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Branch, is the first national turtle science popularization activity in Qingdao. After the opening ceremony, five rescued and punished turtles were successfully released in Qingdao waters.

At the same time, spreading the awareness of protection in schools is also an extremely important activity. The purpose is to make teenagers aware of the survival risks faced by reptile families, so as to encourage people to love and save this ancient species in the world.

Xinhuanet: World Turtle Day: Protect Turtles. You and I walk together.