Meet Otis, our Eastern Box Turtle mascot and the heart of our brand-new Garden State Tortoise logo. Inspired by the turtles, forests, and wildlife of our home in New Jersey, this design represents everything Garden State Tortoise has grown to stand for: connection, conservation, education, and a lifelong love of turtles.

For years, we've shared our lives with you?from the animals in our care to rescues, conservation projects, fieldwork, breeding successes, and the everyday moments that make working with these incredible animals so special.

Now you can wear a little piece of GST with you.

Purchasing an Otis shirt helps support the work we do caring for turtles and tortoises, creating educational content, and continuing our mission of:

Connecting people to nature, one turtle at a time.

Thank you for being part of the Garden State Tortoise community and for helping us give turtles a louder voice.

Welcome to the next chapter of Garden State Tortoise. ?