I've been very limited in my involvement here as of late. For. Good reason none the less. As of Saturday I have signed two documents in the grand future of the zoo of turtle/tortoises down south. I couldn't find the older post of when I mentioned the south Texas visit and property acquisition. Well like I said above, on Saturday I signed the documents to sell the house and property that currently I live on and houses the organization. It was posted Friday night and sold Saturday morning with 5 pending offers. Luckily I chose the new owner as she wanted to meet me. She wants to establish a dog rescue on the property. Good energy already. One sanctuary/rescue sells and another takes over the 10 years I have put into this place. Many of y'all know the construction and facilities I have provided here. The money, time and effort that was out into my home, my passion and my life.
Well on Saturday I also signed the agreement of property purchase in San Benito,TX. About 20 minutes north of Brownsville. On the border in a tropical zone 9b(one frost zone above Miami) so warm weather and perfect tortoise area. We've ventured into a welcoming environment of working with the sea turtle rescue in south padre(about 25 minutes east).
A long very stressful move will undergo the next few months. Moving 500 tortoise/turtles isn't easy at all. But the sale of the prosperity currently owned has fetched well above asking price from multiple offers when listed for sale. This has allowed my plan and construction plans that have been in a filing cabinet for so long to become a reality. With a goal of a 5 year plan to be open to the public the entire 16 acre plat will feature over 100 species of turtles and tortoises from the rarest and most endangered species abroad and walk through greenhouse, deserts, and full size aquarium and ponds to facilitate a hopeful pioneer example of how conservation ex-situ should be modeled after. Our international patrons are beyond excited to see such a massive growth and know that such a breeding facility will accommodate little offspring to be returned to the wild.
This is a dream come true. A resort of life that will hopefully inspire many that come to visit. Of course it won't be open for at least 5 years or so. But forum members and friends can visit whenever.
Stay turtley my friends. Look for updates on progress of the property.
Well on Saturday I also signed the agreement of property purchase in San Benito,TX. About 20 minutes north of Brownsville. On the border in a tropical zone 9b(one frost zone above Miami) so warm weather and perfect tortoise area. We've ventured into a welcoming environment of working with the sea turtle rescue in south padre(about 25 minutes east).
A long very stressful move will undergo the next few months. Moving 500 tortoise/turtles isn't easy at all. But the sale of the prosperity currently owned has fetched well above asking price from multiple offers when listed for sale. This has allowed my plan and construction plans that have been in a filing cabinet for so long to become a reality. With a goal of a 5 year plan to be open to the public the entire 16 acre plat will feature over 100 species of turtles and tortoises from the rarest and most endangered species abroad and walk through greenhouse, deserts, and full size aquarium and ponds to facilitate a hopeful pioneer example of how conservation ex-situ should be modeled after. Our international patrons are beyond excited to see such a massive growth and know that such a breeding facility will accommodate little offspring to be returned to the wild.
This is a dream come true. A resort of life that will hopefully inspire many that come to visit. Of course it won't be open for at least 5 years or so. But forum members and friends can visit whenever.
Stay turtley my friends. Look for updates on progress of the property.
