Hatch was admitted to our hospital in 2009. His mother was a patient who laid eggs in our care. Despite proper incubation, Hatch hatched from his egg with a deformity to his shell. This deformity impacts his ability to properly close his shell for protection from predators.
Eastern Box Turtles are terrestrial turtles with a highly domed shell. They get their name the Box Turtle for the hinged plastron (bottom of the shell) which allows the shell to close completely like a box! This adaptation helps to protect the turtle from predation.
Symbolically adopt one or more of our resident animals for yourself or as a gift to someone you love. Adoptions help us to provide professional care for our ambassador animals including veterinary visits, enclosure enhancements, high-quality food and enrichment.
We rely on donations from the community to provide the best possible rescue, care and rehabilitation to Long Island’s Wildlife.
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Wildlife Center of Long Island (Formerly known as Volunteers for Wildlife) is a tax exempt 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization. Copies of our annual audited financial statements as well as annual IRS 990 and NY State CHAR500 reports can be accessed on the NYS Attorney General’s Charity website.
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