at the cold spring fish hatchery

if anyone is going to be in the long island, new york area this summer, this is worth checking out. great for families...fun and educational.

tiny is a huge snapper.

Tiny's Hatch Day/Turtle & Tortoise Pageant
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Tiny, our famous snapping turtle. Try to guess his weight, enjoy our refreshments, and learn about the hatching process of turtles.
Hobbyists and general public can enter their turtles and tortoises in the 11th Annual Pageant. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Please contact the Hatchery for an entry form.


click here for more details and a list of other events at the hatchery