Protecting Our Wildlife

From The Invasive Species

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We now take in wildlife at our new center

Birds of prey, Hedgehogs, Deers,

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South Yorkshire Terrapin & Tortoise Rescue

Welcome to Our Family-Run Rescue. The rescue was founded in 2018 by A.WILLIAMS & L.WILLIAMS. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding care and accommodation for all Animals. We are both big animal lovers and we can guarantee that any animals that come’s into our care will be well looked after. We do not agree with euthanasia, We believe that every animal deserves a chance.

Natural Environment

Giving them the chance to show there natural behaviour. .

Safe Environment

Free To roam within their enclosure away from danger.

Clean Environment

Filters & enclosure are checked daily. to help stop the risk of any infections.

Social Environment

All our Terrapins live happily together.

All Donations Are Welcome

We now have a new rescue center. We just need your help to fix it up.

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Our Services

Birds of prey

We take in any Birds of prey from the wild and peoples pet’s where possible they must have A10’s

Terrapin Rescue

We take in all species of Turtles including the Non-Native Sliders and Tortoises

Visit The Rescue

If your Animal is with us for life why not book in and come and say hello

Pet Adoption

We Re-home most Turtles and Snakes just not the Non-Native Species of Turtles!

Search & Rescue

We are registered with the CAA to use our drones to help search for Missing Animals and People

Pet Scanning

Have you found an Animal and want help Locating the owners let us help by scanning the Animal.

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Meet our team

Please contact us if you would like to join the team

Oscar Roberts

Volunteer

Louise Williams

Owner

Benjamin Whomersley

Trustee

Gemma williams

Owner

Alex Williams

Owner

Darrell Kemp

Trustee

Reviews

      
   South Yorkshire Terrapin & Tortoise Rescue
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   moonoo18 
 03/08/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic job they do, helped us with a mud tail found in the river.
  
 
       
   Beth Dodd 
 13/07/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just dropped off our two Herman Tortoises with Alex at South Yorkshire Terrapin & Tortoise Rescue after the hard decision to rehome them, Alex was very kind and understanding about our situation and didn't pass any judgement. Showed us round to reassure us that they would be looked after and had the freedom to wonder in a big enclosure. We can also check on them on the live webcam that are setup. Thank you for caring and making us feel like we are doing the right thing.
  
 
       
   Kirsty Harrop 
 04/05/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing place, the animals are so loved and cared for! Watching the terrapins in the pond, they all look like they’re living their best life!! I took home 2 sulcatas today, the rescue were very thorough with my set up before I collected them and offered advice on things I needed to change to make it the perfect enclosure for them beforehand! They were also very accommodating with the times of me collecting! Have already recommended them to my friend who is also now awaiting a sulcata friend! Thank you ♥️
  
 
       
   Emily Taylor 
 03/05/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very positive experience with surrendering my 2 horsfield tortoises. Non judgemental, friendly and welcoming family run business.
  
 
       
   Cadno Buck 
 01/05/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very caring and knowledgeable, brilliant set ups for turtles
  
 
       
   Ann Stubbs 
 29/04/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took my terrapins on a very long journey to this lovely rescue yesterday . We were present to watch the smallest one get introduced to his new home and saw him swim happily around the pool after spending years in his big tank !! The female had a bite injury and so is being treated and quarantined for the next few weeks and hopefully we will be able to see a video of her released to the group !! Terrapins and turtles need experienced care and although I’ve fed them rescued them from being slung in a canal there is more to it than throwing them some food and keeping their water clean !!! I thought it would be a tearful farewell but it wasn’t it was lovely just watching the little one swimming around the pool like he should have done from the beginning !!! Thank you for helping us xx fab welcome and what a lovely family xxx

4½ years ago I rescued two musk turtles. Originally, I had no intention of keeping them long term, but found myself reluctant to rehome them as I couldn't find somewhere/someone... read more

Lynda Ryder
July 23, 2024

Took our 18year old yellow bellied slider turbo here on 20/7/24 as we can no longer look after him and what a lovely terrapin / turtle home they have built... read more

Gary Wilson
July 21, 2024

Thank you for taking in our Terrapin. an amazing set up. lovely family run animal rescue. making it easier leaving him behind to give him a better quality of life... read more with his own kind. 🐢💚

Nakita Pickering
July 14, 2024
We took our yellow bellied slider Squirtle to this fantastic terrapin haven today, the terrapins look to be living their best life, the owners are very knowledeable and know how... read more

Andrea Petts
July 4, 2024

Absolutely amazing place, the animals are so loved and cared for! Watching the terrapins in the pond, they all look like they’re living their best life!! I took home 2... read more

Kirsty Louise
May 4, 2024

Could not recommend South Yorkshire Terrapin & Tortoise Rescue enough. They are doing such a wonderful thing rescuing animals and full of knowledge and advise to ensure the best care is... read more

Charlotte Louise
May 2, 2024
I've had my terrapin red eared slider Sam for 35 years but due to changing circumstances I couldn't keep him. The South Yorkshire Terrapin & Tortoise Rescue reassured me by... read more

Geraldine Reilly
March 3, 2024

Today my daughter took her yellow belly turtles to the rescue and they was fantastic and would recommend them to anyone well done keep up the fantastic work

Dawn Tattersall
February 24, 2024

Very very happy woth the setup my turtles couldnt wait to jump in that pond! Thankyou v much

Kel Louise
January 14, 2024
When we found ourselves in a very difficult situation with a much loved turtle and two beautiful Sulcatas who had each been much loved family members for around 15 years,... read more

Angela Knight
January 6, 2024

Incredible operation done with so much love and care. Very knowledgeable. Our musk turtle was over the moon to join in. Than you so much for all your hard work... read more and dedication.

Alexander Laurean
November 3, 2023

Lovely couple who clearly love what they do, and are very knowledgeable. We adopted two Herman tortoises yesterday, and love them already. Thanks again for all your information and offered... read more continued support.

Shelly Edwards
July 30, 2023