Galapagos, Aldabra, & Radiated Tortoises (DRAMA-FREE & LOTS OF PIX)

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N2TORTS

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Nice shots Norm..... The radi's are looking schweeeettt!

JD~:)
 

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WOW :) awesome pictures!!
Thanks a lot for posting :tort:
So interesting.
Those torts are amazing

p.s. love the tattoos
 

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Wow wow wow. Great photo's, those massive tortoises are simply amazing.

I also love your outdoor enclosure - looks great.
 

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Thanks everyone for the comments. I was hoping to share some experiences. Many of the local zoos offer volunteer positions which is good experience and lots of fun.

dmmj said:
Do they have some type of breeding program going with the torts? If so what do they do with them,sell them? give/loan to other zoos? Does anyone else feel bad for the female torts who look like they are getting squashed by the males?

I no longer volunteer with Phoenix Zoo and I am trying to do more field work with desert tortoises, gila monsters, and rattlesnakes. I loved working with the giant tortoises BUT I have to say that seeing animals in their natural habitat is a lot more exciting than working in a zoo.
When I volunteered at the zoo, I believe they were not breeding the tortoises due to studbook recommendations. Though I do believe they wanted to produce some aldabra babies since they haven't. Politics. The babies/extra animals that many zoos produce....go to.... many times other zoos or AZA accredited institutions, but there are exceptions.

I do feel bad for the little females, but they can take it.

Volunteer at LA Zoo and you will enjoy it. I can get you some contact information if you need it. They have some other species behind the scenes that are pretty cool along with galaps, aldabras, and radiata on exhibit.
 

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Greatest pictures iv seen so far!
I love both species of tortises,
Hopefully one day i can interact with an galpo..
 

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Great pictures Norman! I haven't been to the zoo for awhile. Thanks to your pictures, I will need to get back there very soon!
 

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Do they ever get hatchlings?

Where did you get the seeds/plants in that last picture?
 

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Hey Norm...I forgot to ask last time! Do you think you can get some mating shots?:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:
 

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DeanS said:
Hey Norm...I forgot to ask last time! Do you think you can get some mating shots?:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:

Dean

There are mating shots in the photo series! There are a lot of pics so just make sure they all loaded up!

Those are all old shots from a few years ago. I don't do any volunteer work with the zoo anymore.
 

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such beautiful pics. a zen quality to beautiful huge torts. Love them.

thank you for sharing

teri
 
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