Just 1 of roughly 10 zoos in Spain have Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle.
All zoos in Europe where you can see Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle.
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San Martín de la Vega, Spain
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen Zoo houses Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtles, contributing to their conservation efforts.
Copenhagen Zoo, established in 1859, is one of Denmark's oldest cultural institutions and is home to over 4,000 animals representing more than 250 species. Among these is the Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), a species native to South America's Amazon and Orinoco river basins.
While specific details about the acquisition date or individual names of these turtles at Copenhagen Zoo are not publicly available, the zoo's commitment to conservation is evident. They actively participate in breeding programs and global partnerships to secure the future of endangered species.
Visitors can observe the Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtles in an environment designed to mimic their natural habitat, providing an educational experience about this vulnerable species and the importance of biodiversity conservation.
