Wednesday was World Turtle Day, an important landmark that absolutely must be circled on calendars well in advance. And there’s nobody better with whom to celebrate the occasion than a Terrapin mascot.
Like a mother on Mothers’ Day or a father on Fathers’ Day, Testudo was showered with praise and congratulations all day long. (The 2002 Maryland basketball team also received a shoutout, which was cool.) Here’s a rundown of the highlights.
Testudo’s celebration tour led him to the Greene Turtle in Washington, D.C., which is arguably the most ambitious crossover event in turtle history.