Adopt A Terrapin

Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS) carries out a River and Painted Terrapin Conservation Project in Kemaman, Terengganu. Through this project and with the collaboration with the local communities, a maximum number of river terrapin eggs are secured for incubation. Upon emergence, the river and painted terrapin hatchlings are raised for approximately four to five months before they are also released into the river.

Every year, as part of our fund-raising efforts, we put up our river and painted terrapins for adoption*. Each terrapin adoption costs RM35 (or US$10), and you will be furnished with an official tax-deductible receipt and a personalised digital Certificate of Adoption. You are also encouraged to name your adopted terrapin(s)! All funds raised through the Terrapin Adoption Programme will be used to carry out river and painted terrapin conservation projects in the future.

Our “Terrapin Adoption Programme” is a symbolic gesture in an effort to raise funds for turtle conservation in Malaysia. Adopters do NOT get to bring home a terrapin. And at the end of the day, ALL terrapins will be released into the river, regardless of whether they get “adopted.” :)