Red-Eared Slider Turtle

Trachemys scripta elegans

NATURAL HABITAT
The red-eared slider inhabits areas with source of still, warm water, such as ponds, lakes, swamps, creeks, streams or slow-flowing rivers.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Omnivore, meaning they eat both plants and animals
IN THE ZOO – Turtle chow

FASCINATING FACTS

• Excellent swimmers, almost entirely aquatic
• Like to leave water to sunbathe to regulate body temperature
• Do not hibernate, but brumate (become less active) in winter
• Have webbed feet to help them swim
• Can live up to 30 years