Did you know the ornate box turtle is Kansas’ state reptile? 🐢 These turtles can live for decades and often remain within a small home range. Their hinged shell allows them to close up completely for protection from predators. Yellow is a theme for many of our Kansas Symbols. You'll notice that ornate box turtles have ornamental decorative yellow and orange patterns on their shells and legs. Happy Kansas Day! | Johnson County Park and Recreation District - JCPRD

Ornate box turtle got a little beak attention during his annual exam at the Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital. #seehowwecare | Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

1.8K views · 30 reactions | Sheldon, our Ornate Box Turtle, loves playing in the Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks! Sheldon can't build with them, but you can! The Imagination Playground is included with admission in our Classroom on the second floor as we set up our next temporary exhibit, Building Buddies, which opens on Saturday, September 20. #BigBlueBlocks #Sheldon #Play #BuildingBuddies | Flint Hills Discovery Center | Facebook