Meet Legs, the Aldabra Giant Tortoise, enjoying a snack of flowers! At just 10 years old and 45kg she’s still a youngster - these giants can live for over 100 years and weigh up to 250kg. Found in the wild on the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, they are the last survivors of 18 tortoise species once spread across the Indian Ocean. Now listed as Vulnerable, they face threats from poaching and habitat loss, but protected populations offer hope. You can spot Legs and her friends on the Land of the

Our Giant Aldabra Tortoise took a leisurely stroll past the maned wolf habitat today; a great example of passive enrichment! 🐢🦊 This kind of unexpected encounter provides mental stimulation for both species, encouraging natural curiosity and observational behaviours. #Enrichment #AldabraTortoise #ManedWolf #ShoalhavenZoo #VisitNSW | Shoalhaven Zoo

During the warmer months, our Aldabra tortoises reside outside Zoo Center. These impressive animals can weigh 600 pounds or more, so how do we transfer them there each spring? Watch as we take you along for the ride (tortoise-paced of course) to share the process. Hint: It involves a forklift and copious carrots. Aldabra tortoises are one of only two remaining species of giant tortoise, the other being the Galapagos tortoise. These remarkable reptiles can live for 200 years or more! | Bronx Zoo