Booking Form: https://tortoiseclub.wufoo.com/forms/q1xfe59h0g4k8s6/
European Turtle Alliance Conference
in association with Tortoise Welfare UK and European Studbook Foundation
Fascinating presentations on tortoise and turtle conservation, husbandry, research and veterinary practice.
Aimed at chelonian welfare and conservation enthusiasts and workers, including vets, veterinary nurses, zoo keepers, pet trade, students and private keepers.
Optional laboratory workshop on Sunday morning
There will be time to browse displays and socialise with fellow attendees – and at our popular evening meal on Sunday.
Full conference notes will be made available, plus an attendee pack with a variety of sponsor goodies, care sheets and other resources.
Saturday 11th October 2025 9:30am to 5:00pm (7.5 CPD hours)
Sunday 12th October 2025 9:30am to 4.00pm (6.5 CPD hours)
Our conference speakers so far…
Victor Loehr, Karoo dwarf tortoise (Chersobius boulengeri): field studies and captive breeding.Netherlands
Chris Leone, USA pet trade past and present, Garden State Tortoise and Hermanni Haven, USA
Anthony Pierlioni, USA community and keeping and breeding Japonica and speki, USA
Thomas Maunders, Senior Kepper, ZSL Whipsnade Chelonia collection, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Thomas Griffith, Importance and developments in UVB for Chelonia, UK
Peter Praschag, Nepal conservation programme and the Mexican tortoise, Turtle Island, Austria
Kevin Eatwell, Observations in Chelonia medicine with a focus on parasites, Fife Exotic vets, Scotland
Maizey-Mary Fox, Chelonia distribution and care in the UK, Writtle University, UK
Dillon Prest, Changes in the UK pet trade, Swallow Aquatics, UK
Tony Monahan, Introduction Chelonia travel guide and Artworks, USA
Matt Rendle, Association of Zoo and Exotic Veterinary Nurses, UK
Jane Williams, New book presentation and highlights, European Turtle Alliance, UK
More speakers and full titles to follow…
Location: Writtle University College, Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR
£75 per person (see website for the early bird rate!)
Single day: £60 Student: £30 for both days
Includes attendee pack, refreshments and lunch. Evening meal on Saturday extra. Discounted available at the County Hotel, Chelmsford, which is close to the evening meal.