Alaqua Animal Refuge provides sanctuary for two tortoises from Gulf World Marine Park

Alaqua Animal Refuge provides sanctuary for two tortoises from Gulf World Marine Park

Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport has welcomed two African Spurred Tortoises from Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach, providing a permanent home for the animals following increased public concern over animal care standards at the facility. The two tortoises, both approximately 40 years old, were transferred to Alaqua earlier this month after being surrendered to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which then contacted…