Turtle Survival Alliance

2012 Conference T-shirts, $15 SALE

There are a limited number of t-shirts left commemorating the 10th Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles. Whether you could not join us in Tucson, or you just forgot to get one while you were there, don't miss out on this opportunity to grab your souvenir t-shirt while supplies last. The design (shown right) is printed on the back of a sand t-shirt, only men's sizes are available.

Tribal Turtle T-shirt (Men's), $20

 Designed by Ben Anders, this shirt is available in four colors: sand, gray, heather green and carolina blue. Rollover image for design detail. UPDATE: Several sizes and colors have sold out, current available inventory is reflected in the dropdown menu.

TSA Gift Membership

Consider giving a gift membership to the Turtle Survival Alliance! When you choose a meaningful gift, the recipient will feel good knowing a donation has been made in their name to support turtle conservation projects around the world. As a member, they will receive our annual full-color publication in the mail, as well as the bi-weekly newsletter via email.

Click here to visit our Gift Membership page.

Large Prints by Michael DeLaCruz  $60

This unique artwork was created by TSA Member Michael DeLaCruz. The artwork listed below is 11" X 14", matted to a finished size of 16" X 20".

Small Prints by Michael de la Cruz , $40

This unique artwork was created by TSA Member Michael de la Cruz. The artwork listed below is 8" X 10", matted to a finished size of 11" X 14".

Burmese roofed turtle prints, Unmatted

$20 Sale! (reg. $40)

Commissioned by the TSA in 2009, Tell HIcks created these limited edition prints to raise funds for the TSA's programs in Myanmar, a turtle diversity hotspot. All proceeds from the sale of these hand-numbered (limited to 100) prints will be dedicated to the TSA's Myanmar programs. Artwork is 11" X 14" and will be shipped without a mat.

Radiated tortoise prints, Unmatted

$20 Sale! (reg. $40)

Commissioned by the TSA in 2010, renowned wildlife artist Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen created these limited edition (100) prints to raise funds for the TSA's programs in Madagascar. All proceeds from the sale of these prints will be dedicated to Malagasy tortoise conservation. Artwork is 11" X 14" and will be shipped without a mat.

Onyx Tortoise Sculpture, $40

The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) has partnered with Nature’s Own in Colorado to make available for purchase a variety of onyx tortoise sculptures, measuring approximately four inches. 100% of the proceeds from the sales of these sculptures benefits the TSA’s conservation programs in Madagascar. This beautiful stone is from the Balochistan Province in western Pakistan. Skilled artisans in Karachi, Pakistan, turn solid stone blocks on lathes to create beautiful bowls, vases and other items. Onyx is formed from dissolved carbonate minerals (usually calcite) when limestone or dolomite sediments come into contact with hot water via volcanic activity. Red, green and orange colors result from trace amounts of impurities. Thanks to these varieties of coloration and banding, each sculpture is as unique as it is beautiful.

 Hand-woven "Hicatee" baskets, $10

This one-of-a-kind Hicatee turtle was handcrafted by Conception Choc, a Ketchi Mayan from the village of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has about 500 residents, mostly children, and is located in the Toledo District in southernmost Belize.  The turtle is made from the fibers of a small palm called the “Jippy Joppa.”  The different colors of the fibers are made by drying the fibers in the sun for differing lengths of time, requiring no artificial dyes. (Rollover photo for detail)

The sale of these handicrafts provides a financial incentive for the local Mayans to keep the rainforests intact, as this palm grows best under the canopy of the forest. It also provides an important alternative economic livelihood to the traditional slash and burn agriculture.

The TSA is selling these turtles to benefit its Hicatee (Dermatemys mawii) programs in Belize.

 Hand-carved Burmese bottle openers, $8

These unique bottle openers are each unique, having been hand-carved in Myanmar. Available in two designs: turtle or crocodile. Proceeds from the sales of these handy bar accessories will benefit the TSA's programs in Myanmar.

Curious about how they work? Check out this photo on Flickr.

Report: Turtles in Trouble, $5

Order a hard copy of the 2011 edition of "Turtles in Trouble: The World's 25+ Most Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles."

Animal Keepers' Forum - Chelonian Issue, $10

The American Association of Zoo Keepers collaborated with the TSA in July 2012 to produce a special edition of their journal dedicated to chelonians. Click here to view the table of contents .

Program and Abstracts, TSA Conference - $5

We have available for purchase, copies of the Program and Abstracts from the Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles from previous years. Not every year is available and quantities are limited, so get yours while they last!

Photographic Guide to the Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises of Myanmar, $20

This guidebook was completed in late July 2012 and contains photographs and a brief account for every species of chelonian found in Myanmar (25 native species including 8 endemic forms, and one introduced species).  Although written for a Burmese audience, the guidebook also contains an English translation of each account.

Proceeds from the sales of this book will go towards the printing and distribution of additional books in Myanmar to law enforcement personnel, wildlife rangers and zoo staff, as well as schools, public libraries, and local conservation organizations. In fact, the sale of a single book in the US will allow us to print and distribute 20 books in Myanmar!

 2011 Issue, Turtle Survival, $10

2010 TSA Magazine, $10

 2009 TSA Magazine, $10 

2008 TSA Magazine, $10

 2007 TSA Magazine, $10

 2006 TSA Magazine, $5

 2005 TSA Magazine, $5

 2004 TSA Magazine, $5