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Coordinates: 28°39′52″N 81°12′30″W / 28.6645157°N 81.2083867°W / 28.6645157; -81.2083867
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Chelonian Research Institute
Front of the Chelonian Reserach Institute main building.
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Established1997 (1997)
LocationOviedo, Florida, United States
Coordinates28°39′52″N 81°12′30″W / 28.6645157°N 81.2083867°W / 28.6645157; -81.2083867
Typezoological specimens both skeletal and spirit preserved
Collection sizeAt least 18000 objects
FounderPeter C. H. Pritchard
DirectorSibille Pritchard
ChairpersonRob Truland
CuratorScott Thomson
Websitechelonianri.org

The Chelonian Research Institute (CRI) is a private museum founded by turtle biologist Peter C. H. Pritchard estalished in 1997 in Oviedo, near Orlando, Florida, USA. The Institute is situated on a 10 acre block of forested land within an urban landscape at 402, South Central Avenue, Oviedo, Florida, 32765. The campus includes a research facility (complete with laboratory space), multiple skeletal collection rooms, a library, museum and residences for visiting researchers. Attached is also a turtle and tortoise sanctuary.