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John and Jen Cleese

Created 'Teddy' the Turtle for the Tusk Turtle Trail 2025

'Teddy' the Turtle

British actor, comedian, writer and producer, John Cleese is best known as a founding member of the legendary comedy group Monty Python and the iconic TV show Fawlty Towers. He and his wife, ‘Fish’, have a shared love for the sea and the beauty of marine life around the globe.

“‘Teddy’ the Turtle is inspired by our love of the ocean, a deep care for turtles and a hope to protect the beauty of marine life around the globe.”
John and Jen Cleese

‘Teddy’ The Turtle is sponsored by Ninety One

Ninety One is a global investment manager with emerging market roots and commitment to developing specialist investment teams organically. Our heritage and approach let us bring a different perspective to active and sustainable investing. As active and responsible investors, we manage our clients’ money to meet their long-term financial objectives.

About the Tusk Turtle Trail

The Tusk Turtle Trail is a vibrant public art exhibition highlighting the urgent need to protect our oceans and endangered sea turtles.

From July to September 2025, a flotilla of artist-designed turtle sculptures will appear across central London — each one a unique celebration of marine life and a call to action for conservation. You can follow the trail with our online map or download a printable map.

At the end of the trail, the turtles will be auctioned to raise vital funds for Tusk’s work protecting marine wildlife and ecosystems.

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Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett, Ronnie Wood and Ralph Steadman behind the scenes with their turtle sculptures.
Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett, Ronnie Wood and Ralph Steadman behind the scenes with their turtle sculptures.

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