BRIDGETON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

What BRIDGETON ANIMAL HOSPITAL does

The New York Turtle and Tortoise Society, Inc. (NYTTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mamaroneck, New York, with five employees and a regional base across the New York metro area (offices and event venues in White Plains, Mamaroneck, Manhattan, and Yonkers). Its mission is the conservation of turtles and tortoises, the preservation of habitat, and the promotion of proper husbandry and captive propagation. The Society serves individual members ($25/year), conservation advocates, schools, and turtle researchers through a portfolio of programs including wildlife rehabilitation (Director Lorri Cramer's turtle rehab program), adoption services for displaced turtles, public education, annual seminars, and advocacy for stronger state protections for New York's twelve native turtle species.

NYTTS has no technology product surface; its core 'product' is community-organized conservation activity. Key assets include a 494-page peer-reviewed conference proceedings volume (1997), decades of newsletter content, a documentary film series ('Turtles of North America' with filmmaker Ari Taub), and partnerships with flagship institutions such as the Wildlife Conservation Society, Turtle Survival Alliance, American Museum of Natural History, Chelonian Research Foundation, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Distribution is community-led: in-person meetings at Prime Produce (Manhattan), annual seminars at Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak (Yonkers), a website at nytts.org, a Facebook page, and a HerpDigest newsletter partnership.

The revenue model is non-commercial and relies on three streams: annual membership dues ($25), tax-deductible individual donations processed through PayPal or by mail, and modest one-time publication/book sales (e.g., 'The Bog Turtle' paperback at $29.95, leather-bound at $79.95). The organization is governed by a board of directors, operates without parent-company or private-equity ownership, and has no disclosed funding rounds or equity instruments.

Name

BRIDGETON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Legal name

The New York Turtle and Tortoise Society, Inc.

Website

https://nytts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NYTTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993, dedicated to turtle and tortoise conservation, habitat preservation, rescue/rehabilitation, and public education, serving members, schools, and researchers across the New York metro area and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees of $25 provide core operational support for the organization's conservation, rescue/rehabilitation, and public education programs.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and supporters, processed through PayPal or by mail, supporting the Society's activities and programs.
3. Publication Sales: Sale of the 494-page conference proceedings volume 'Conservation, Restoration, and Management of Tortoises and Turtles' for $20 including postage within the USA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New York Turtle and Tortoise Society (NYTTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides turtle and tortoise conservation services to its members and the public, including a Manhattan-based wildlife rehabilitation program for sick and illegally obtained turtles, an adoption network for displaced species (notably red-eared sliders), annual meetings and seminars at venues such as Prime Produce and Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak, and peer-reviewed conservation research publications including its 494-page 1997 conference proceedings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual NYTTS Membership
• Turtle Rehabilitation Program
• NYTTS Turtle Adoption Service
• Conservation, Restoration, and Management of Tortoises and Turtles — Conference Proceedings
• NYTTS Annual Seminar
• NYTTS Regular Member Meetings
• The Bog Turtle Book by Bob Zappalorti

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of turtles rehabilitated over 30 years from Manhattan apartment-based turtle rehab program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Prime ProducecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrime Produce is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community service organization located in Manhattan that hosts NYTTS meetings. The venue is a fully equipped theatrical workshop space ideal for presentations.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint publisher of the 1993 conference proceedings along with NYTTS. WCS Chief Veterinarian Paul Calle has presented on Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle reproduction efforts. WCS/Bronx Zoo provides expertise on turtle rehabilitation and conservation programs.
• American Museum of Natural HistorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMNH has collaborated on turtle conservation research including postdoctoral researcher Brendan Reid's work on Blanding's turtles using genomic methods. Museum scientists have participated in conference programs and contributed to proceedings.
• Turtle Survival AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational IUCN Partnership Network for Sustainable Captive Management of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. Collaborates on Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle breeding efforts and featured in magazine content. Co-publisher of proceedings.
• Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at BeczakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for NYTTS Annual Seminars. Located at 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers, NY. Easy access from NYC or Westchester County with ample parking and two blocks north of Metro North station.
• HerpDigestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree electronic newsletter partnership with editor Allen Salzberg who also serves as NYTTS Conservation, Trade Issues, and Media Chair. Distributes turtle conservation and trade news to subscribers.
• Ari Taub (Filmmaker)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional filmmaker and ecological researcher producing documentary series 'Turtles of North America.' Premieres featured at NYTTS meetings including 'The Spotted Turtles of New England' and 'The Quiet Battle to Save the Blanding's Turtle of New York.'
• Stray Pride Animal RescueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for turtle adoptions. Website at straypride.org handles adoptions and surrenders for dogs, cats, and turtles including Red-eared Sliders. Contact: [email protected]
• Asian Turtle Conservation Network (ATCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit consortium based in Southeast Asia actively working to conserve Asia's turtles. Partnered in raising awareness about the Asian Turtle Crisis documented by NYTTS.
• Chelonian Research FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate nonprofit 501(c)(3) for worldwide turtle and tortoise research support and publication. Publishes Chelonian Conservation and Biology journal. Anders G.J. Rhodin involved in proceedings and conference leadership.
• Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society (MATTS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMATTS produced turtle care video shown on NYTTS site demonstrating problems caused by improper turtle care information. Partnership for education content.
• World Chelonian TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to turtle and tortoise care, conservation, and husbandry issues. Listed as partner in addressing global turtle conservation challenges.
• New York State Department of Environmental ConservationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNYTTS maintains a 24-hour tips line (1-800-847-7332) for reporting violations of protected species regulations. Advocates for permit requirements for possession of native reptile and amphibian species.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Museum of Natural History: Major natural history institution with active herpetology research programs (including Blanding's turtle genomics with NYTTS collaboration). Broad incumbent: scientific partner operating at vastly larger institutional scale, not a chelonian-specialist nonprofit.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): Large global conservation organization operating the Bronx Zoo and field programs worldwide. Broad incumbent: flagship NYTTS partner contributing veterinary and herpetology expertise; operates at far greater scale across all wildlife, not specialized to chelonians.

Direct peers

• Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC): 501(c)(3) conservation organization focused on North American herpetofauna, including the Bog Turtle program referenced on the NYTTS website. Direct peer: comparable small-staff nonprofit with overlapping species priorities (Bog Turtle, Blanding's Turtle) and policy/advocacy orientation.
• Turtle Survival Alliance: International 501(c)(3) dedicated to turtle and tortoise conservation, including captive management programs. Direct peer: flagship NYTTS partner and co-publisher of the 1997 proceedings, operating a substantially larger global footprint.
• Sea Turtle Conservancy: Oldest sea turtle conservation organization worldwide, focused on research, advocacy, and education. Direct peer: similar nonprofit conservation and education mission across a different chelonian sub-domain (marine turtles).
• California Turtle & Tortoise Club: Long-running regional turtle and tortoise society based in California. Direct peer: same membership-club nonprofit format, adoption/rehoming services, and husbandry education focus as NYTTS, but serving the West Coast.
• World Chelonian Trust: Organization dedicated to turtle and tortoise care, conservation, and husbandry. Direct peer: similar specialty nonprofit with comparable education-and-husbandry orientation to NYTTS.
• Tortoise Trust: UK-based turtle and tortoise welfare, conservation, and husbandry organization. Direct peer: similar care-focused nonprofit, although primarily serving a UK/European audience rather than the Northeast US.
• Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society (MATTS): Regional turtle society covering the Mid-Atlantic US. Direct peer: similar membership nonprofit model, produces the turtle care video hosted on NYTTS, and addresses an overlapping geography and member base.
• Chelonian Research Foundation: Private 501(c)(3) supporting worldwide turtle and tortoise research; publishes the peer-reviewed journal Chelonian Conservation and Biology. Direct peer: co-publisher of NYTTS proceedings with overlapping leadership (Rhodin) and mission focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewYorkTurtleAndTortoiseSociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bridgeton-animal-hospital

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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