Archive · 23 May 2025
Seminar Held in Varanasi on World Turtle Day to Discuss Turtle Conservation
On World Turtle Day, a seminar was held at Sarnath Zoo to help people learn about turtles and how to protect them.
Turtles are very old animals, and many species are in danger.
World Turtle Day is celebrated to help save turtles and their homes.
India has many types of turtles, including sea turtles, some of which are close to disappearing if we don't protect them.
A seminar on turtle conservation was held at Sarnath Zoo in Varanasi on World Turtle Day.
The seminar aimed to raise awareness about turtle conservation and their declining numbers.
World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to protect turtles and their habitats.
Turtles are ancient species, with some endangered according to IUCN.
India has 29 turtle species, including sea turtles, which face extinction without conservation.
- Who
- The forest department.
- What
- A seminar to raise awareness and sensitivity towards turtle conservation.
- When
- World Turtle Day, May 23.
- Where
- Sarnath Zoo, Varanasi.
- Why
- To raise awareness about turtle conservation and the importance of protecting their habitats.
- Observed on
- World Turtle Day, May 23
- Event Location
- Sarnath Zoo, Varanasi
- Seminar Organizer
- Forest Department
- Number of turtle species worldwide
- Over 300
- Number of turtle species in India
- 29
