I live in San Diego, and I was wondering if I could just free my turtle at Balboa Park. Would that in any way, be illegal? Are there any other places I could realese my turtle? Like SDSU?|||It's not right. Once a turtle is in captivation, it does not know how to feed itself or survive among other preditors in another area. If you do not want your turtle anymore, you need to give it to another respectable owner who can take care of it. And since RES turtles do not live in California, yes, it is illegal.|||its best not to release a captive animal into the wild and it just may be illegal that depends on the laws where you live. put it up for adoption or find your local animal rescue and see it they can take it for you. a captive animal is so use to things being done for it( ie the giving of food) and may not know how to go about getting it for its self. plus its wrong to just let it go|||In California, releasing Red-ears is prohibited. Yes it is illegal. They are not native to California, but have become established pests in some areas, after having been released by ignorant keepers that have grown tired of them. The San Diego Herp Society has an adoption program- you can donate your turtle. Here's the link: http://www.sdherpsociety.org/adoption.ht鈥?/a> Please do the responsible thing.|||Releasing a pet reptile is illegal in many areas, not only are they at a very high risk of dying, but they also can introduce disease to the native populations, or do great, start breeding and decimate native populations. Check with local reptile rescues, though aquatic turtles are much like igs ~ rescues are overwhelmed with them and may waitlist you. On the other hand, if they can't take in your turtle they do have the connections to let you know of other options. If all else fails rehome it on a site like Craigslist, Kijiji, etc. Don't release it, never a good idea for many many reasons.

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