World Turtle Day 2018: How to save turtles and tortoises in the world World Turtle Day 2018: How to save turtles and tortoises in the world News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Shashikant Sharma | Updated on: 23 May 2018, 03:09:26 PM New Delhi: How to save turtles and tortoises is the looming question as the world celebrates World Turtle Day today - May 23. Experts predict the disappearance of turtles and tortoises within the next 50 years. Hence, there is an urgent need to conserve this water animal and save them from illegal trade around the world. Here’s how you can do your bit to save turtles and tortoises.