Symposium Raffle & Auction
The 51st Annual Symposium of the Desert Tortoise Council (Council) is scheduled for February 24 – 27, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A raffle/auction is held at the Annual Symposium as a fundraiser so the Council can continue to expand its conservation efforts for the tortoise. Tortoise populations have been declining in many areas for decades because of collecting, vandalism, loss of habitat, predation, and disease. The Desert Tortoise Council is a private, non-profit organization comprised of hundreds of professionals and laypersons who share a common concern for desert tortoises in the wild and a commitment to advancing the public’s understanding of the species. The Council has held an Annual Symposium each spring since 1976 to bring together scientists, managers, and concerned people to share the latest information available on the desert tortoise and its management.
If you are attending the Symposium or if you just have an interest in being part of the effort to conserve this amazing reptile and would like to donate a tax deductible item for the raffle/auction, then please fill out this form completely:
The Desert Tortoise Council would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation for the Annual Symposium. The Desert Tortoise Council is working to assure the continued survival of viable populations of the desert tortoise throughout its range. We are pleased that you have supported this goal by providing support to our cause.
Amazon Wishlist
Please consider visiting the Desert Tortoise Council wishlist to purchase items that will raise funds for tortoises AND be used in the field! To shop, click the link below!