By becoming a member of The Tortoise Conservancy you sponsor not only an incredible gopher tortoise's rescue, but you also support the hundreds of other animals and insects so closely reliant on their existence.
Our primary objective at The Tortoise Conservancy is to preserve and expand natural habitats for gopher tortoises. We acquire and manage land to ensure these vital ecosystems are permanently protected with conservation easements and maintained for future generations.
To better understand and protect gopher tortoises, we work hand in hand with government agencies, biologists, and volunteers to conduct and support scientific research. This includes monitoring tortoise populations, studying their behaviors, and assessing habitat health.
We are committed to educating the public about the importance of gopher tortoises and their ecosystems. We hope by establishing the Upper Suwannee Wildlife Education Center on our site in Live Oak, FL we be able to raise awareness and foster a conservation-minded community.