Update on Kale’s recovery: Kale made history on July 11, 2023, as the first animal to receive a CT scan at Decatur Morgan Hospital. The CT scan is the best tool to assess the improvement of Kale’s deep infections of his shell. A big Thank You to the Decatur Morgan Hospital staff and associates
Diamondback terrapin bloopers
Common Snapping Turtle Facts
Look, we saw a snapping turtle while hiking last month! So we thought it would only be fitting to discuss common snapping turtle facts! A few weeks ago, the Education Team at the Cook Museum went for a hike at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, AL. During this walk, we noticed several
Q&A with Animal Care: Kale, the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Q&A with Animal Care Food Preparation Part 2, Meat Feed
5 Fast Facts About Turtles
Did you know there are 57 species of freshwater and terrestrial turtles found in the United States, which is approximately 18% of the world’s turtle species? Many are located right here in the southeast! Here are five fast facts to appreciate turtles: 1) Turtles live all around the world on
