Turtlesinger, Inc.


is a Federal 501(c)3 Public Charity - New Jersey Charities Registration # CH2998200
Mission Statement: To educate and entertain the public about turtles with original songs and/or live turtles.


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May 13, 2020



Kentucky Turtle Derby





At first, when my friend Kathleen e-mailed me and asked if I’d seen the Kentucky Derby on TV, I thought she meant horses. But later, I realized I had missed the word “turtle” in there! What she really wrote was: “So, did you see the KY Turtle Derby on TV?” I quickly did an internet search and found it on youtube—and it was so much fun! We also often feature turtle races at our Turtlesinger Shows as pictured on the previous page with Rocky, Gracie, Bart, and Spike, and pictured to the left with Bart crossing the finish line. And speaking of races with turtles…



May 13, 2020



The Tortoise and the Hare



We have also featured live Tortoise and the Hare races (pictured left with our tortoise, Big Black Bart), at many Turtlesinger events, including 4-H Fairs, Festivals, and several at Cape May Point State Park. And here’s another picture of Bart racing a live rabbit…



May 13, 2020



Slow and Steady Wins the Race...



When the races begin, Bart usually goes over and tries to make friends with the live hare or rabbit, then eventually he ambles over the finish line to win most of the races! Just like in the fable, the rabbit usually runs or hops in short, quick spurts—but doesn’t usually make it over the finish line before the turtle!





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