ABOUT US

We aim to protect the environment for the benefit of the public by conserving and restoring ecosystems and saving, supporting, and protecting endangered turtles and their habitats, both in situ (in the wild) and ex situ (in captivity).

TSA Canada works in collaboration with the experienced conservation organization Turtle Survival Alliance, while maintaining its own independence and governance through its Canadian Board of Directors.

Our Mission

To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by conserving and restoring ecosystems and saving, supporting, protecting and assisting turtles and their habitats, both in the wild and in captivity.

Our Work

Currently, our primary focus is on overseas conservation programs, guided by science, including the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, to identify and support turtle species at most significant risk. Initial funding priorities include projects such as:

  • Protecting critically endangered Radiated Tortoises in Madagascar through rescue, rehabilitation, secure housing, and eventual release into protected areas; 
  • Supporting recovery of the Central American River Turtle (“Hicatee”) in Belize by enhancing veterinary care, nutrition, and habitat management at dedicated conservation centers; 
  • Advancing conservation of Southeast Asian freshwater turtles, including work on Southern River Terrapins and Malayan Box Turtles, through genetics, reproductive research, and improved breeding programs to strengthen wild reintroduction efforts; 
  • Helping maintain assurance colonies of highly endangered turtle species at specialized facilities such as the Turtle Survival Center in South Carolina.