# Meet Florida's Turtles with Oakland Nature Preserve (at REI Winter Park)

> Event for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Where: REI Winter Park, 535 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
- Ages: Family friendly
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Oakland Nature Preserve
- Official page: https://www.rei.com/events/trtl/meet-floridas-terrestrial-turtles
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

An Oakland Nature Preserve naturalist introduces Florida's land and freshwater turtles, focusing on species families are likely to meet in Central Florida. Participants handle shells, bones and other biofacts and meet a few ambassador turtles up close; billed as family friendly. Register through REI.

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