Western pond turtles may survive more than 30 years in the wild.
It is a parent of several hybrid Asian pond turtles that were described as new species.
At a video station, a cabinet with doors can be opened to reveal preserved pond turtles.
The lake is a refuge for Western Pond Turtles displaced by development.
The bank also plans to get as many as 21 spotted pond turtles from Hong Kong.
In the early post-glacial period, the pond turtle had a much wider distribution, being found as far north as southern Sweden.
The land is in good condition, with ponds of duckweed and other wetland plants that harbor several pond turtles.
The parent family for Chrysemys is Emydidae: the pond turtles.
A small alcove features interpretive exhibits on the zoo's efforts to restore the native western pond turtle.
The European pond turtle is a medium size turtle and varies quite a bit across its distribution, from 12 to 38 cm length.
