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Extreme heat may impact your visit. Certain habitats and attractions may be temporarily closed to help protect the health and safety of our guests, staff and the animals in our care.

McCord’s Box Turtle

(Cuora mccordi)

McCord’s box turtles are among the most critically endangered reptiles in the world. At the Detroit Zoo, these brownish-shelled turtles are given all space they need to thrive and support their conservation.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Holden Reptile Conservation Center

Class: Reptiles

Conservation Status: Critically endangered

Size: 5 to 7 inches

Weight: 1.5 pounds

Diet: Insects and plants