Ellen F.
4/17/2016
Better than Coachella! We got up on a Saturday in Mid-April hoping the rains would have been good enough this year and the winds had died down. It was a perfect day! Drove up from LA and got there...
Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area
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Rand Ct
California City, CA 93505
The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee is dedicated to the recovery and conservation of the Desert Tortoise and other rare and endangered species that inhabit the Mojave and western Sonoran deserts. Their mission encompasses habitat protection, education, research, and the management of conservation areas to ensure the survival of these vital ecosystems.
In addition to their conservation efforts, the committee provides resources for responsible interaction with desert tortoises, including guidelines for captive or found tortoises. They also organize events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities to engage the community in support of their mission.
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4.06 reviews
Janelle J.
4/14/2017
Call it a bit of beginner's luck but my three children and two nieces, ages3-15, and I had a great experience. We got some guidance from Ms. Sharon on some earlier tortoise sightings and took that...
Paul L.
9/18/2011
I have had the Desert Tortoise Natural Area (DTNA) on my list of places to visit for a few years. Since I was camping nearby, I jumped at the opportunity. Passing through sleepy and...
Timothy C.
8/11/2018
Understand what this is: a protected place in the desert. It's off the beaten path a bit, you have to take a bumpy dirt road for a few miles to get there. When I did, the gate told me that it was...
D. C.
4/23/2013
DTNA was definitely worth driving down from the Bay area. Although the website says to "arrive bright and early" if you want to see tortoises, the gates of DTNA don't open until 8am. Rule #1: Be...
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