MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation in Hamilton Township see lots of different animals come through their clinic doors. Several turtles are in their care, recovering from major injuries.

"We have an amazing vet Dr. Breaux, with Dublin Vet, that does all of our turtle shell repairs, so we need a room dedicated just to turtles. Right now, through the winter, we're transferring to ARK vet, which is in Chalfont," said Janine Tancredi, Co-Director of Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife.

The rehab facility will soon have its own designated space and won't have to transport the reptiles nearly 90 minutes away for specialized care. Construction has started on this new turtle clinic and ICU space.

"This will allow us, it's air conditioning in the summer and heat in the wi

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