If you’re like all of us, you’re very sad that the Kentucky Derby has been postponed. This would have been the 146th time for Derby Day, held almost always on the first Saturday in May.
But instead of “The Run for the Roses,” this year’s first Saturday in May will feature the top contending turtles at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, who will take a chance on “The Run for the Romaine (because Romaine lettuce is a special treat for the aquarium’s turtles),” in the first KenTurtle Derby.
Tune in to the St. Louis aquarium’s Facebook page at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, for the slowest 10 minutes in sports on Facebook Live.
Make it a party. Dress up in Derby hats at home, and grab a mint-scented beverage as the aquarium’s three top box turtles, Lorna, Tilly and Tori, will compete to end up in the winner’s circle.
Days of preparation and training all come down to this one special event. Watch as the first KenTurtle Derby champion is crowned. Will there be a shell-shocking come-from-the-shell win? Or will a fast-as-a-hare front runner take the prize? Tune into Facebook live to find out.
Turtle racer stats, voting opportunities and printable flags to root for your favorite racer are available on the aquarium’s Facebook page at facebook.com/aquariumstl.
Pick your favorite turtle and comment on the aquarium’s Facebook or Instagram pages on Friday, May 1. One commenter will be chosen to receive a ticket to the aquarium when it reopens and a fun gift pack.
