Be careful!
Be careful not to trip over crossing turtles in Tropica and Vlinderica! These tropical gardens are home to more than one hundred red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) and Cumberland sliders (Trachemys scripta troosti). It is a veritable paradise for turtles. They namely love marshy ground, babbling brooks, and warm temperatures.
Sunbathing
The red-eared sliders owe their name to a red spot on their cheeks. The Cumberland sliders, on the other hand, have a yellow mark on their cheeks. These cold-blooded animals are frequently found sunbathing on the banks of a brook in the gardens of Pantropica, just like they do in their native habitat, namely tropical swamp regions in North and Central America. By lying on their belly, they extend their legs and head as far as possible from their carapace. This posture allows them to optimally enjoy the warming sunrays. Cannot find a spot on the riverbank? No problem! These terrapins love to climb on top of each other while sunbathing.
The terrapin
Terrapins can remain submerged up to 30 minutes? There, they look e.g. for food or try to impress their beloveds with a spectacular mating dance.
