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Turtles, Turtles Everywhere! A Talk about Turtles Fundraiser

Turtles, Turtles Everywhere! A Talk about Turtles Fundraiser
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Join us in this adventure with Dr. Charlie Innis, Director of Animal Health at the New England Aquarium!
He will be discussing…
• The perils turtle species are facing worldwide including our home of Massachusetts
• Common threats that these magnificent animals encounter
• The illegal wildlife trade
• Responsibly owning and providing for a turtle as a pet
• What you can do to help!
Dr. Charlie Innis' Bio:
Dr. Charles Innis received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Cornell University in 1990, and his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. He was in private practice working with small animals and exotic animals from 1995 to 2005, and has been working full time at New England Aquarium since 2005, where he is currently the Director of Animal Health. He is an adjunct professor at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Innis is a member of the IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, the IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group, and is Past President of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians. He has published numerous scientific articles and several textbook chapters on the medical and surgical management of wildlife, especially chelonians, and has been an invited speaker at national and international veterinary conferences. In 2011, Dr. Innis became one of the first veterinarians in the United States to be recognized as a reptile and amphibian specialist by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. Innis is co-editor and co-author of the text, Sea Turtle Health and Rehabilitation, which was released in 2017.
You will have a chance to meet live animal ambassadors!
Local university students will be highlighting projects they are conducting and participating in.
FOOD-CASH BAR-SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
16 and older only event
ALL PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE OVER 1200 ANIMALS
IN RRS OASIS’ CARE
Tickets:
$30 per person $25 for students (Fees may apply, students receive $5 at the door with a valid student ID)
Sponsored by…
Rainforest Reptile Shows and Table Talk Pies
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Joaney at J@RainforestReptileShows.com or call 978-922-5107 for more info!

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