Hey Kathydip. I think that as long as he is well fed and given an environment that keeps him healthy and fungus/bad-bacteria free he will be fine. I don't really think turtles spend much time wondering "how things might have been, if only....". But if you think the zoo would be a better place, why not ask if they would take him? That way, you could still get to see him and your conscience would be clear.
Site with printable fact-sheets that might be helpful:
AQUASCAPE FISH IMPORTS - Care Sheets
Good luck.
<-Steve->
Site with printable fact-sheets that might be helpful:
AQUASCAPE FISH IMPORTS - Care Sheets
Good luck.
<-Steve->
