Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

NATURAL HABITAT
The painted turtle lives in fresh waters with soft bottoms such as creeks, marshes, ponds and the shores of lakes.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Plants and animals
IN THE ZOO – Turtle chow

FASCINATING FACTS

  • Sunbathe to regulate body temperature
  • Only turtle whose living location ranges from Atlantic to Pacific
  • Most abundant turtle species
  • Designated as the "official reptile" for four U.S. states
  • Adults in the wild can live more than 55 years
  • Visitors in 2022
    Visitors in 2022

    349,564

  • CAMPERS IN 2021
    CAMPERS IN 2021

    1,864

  • CREATURES CARED FOR
    CREATURES CARED FOR

    400