galapagos tortoise

I have a 25 year old male Galapagos Tortoise I am contemplating parting with at some time in the not-too-distant future. I am nearly 80. He (Bert) has been a beloved part of my family since I acquired him at 6 months and, at last weigh-in several years ago, he weighed 350 lbs. He has grown...

Idk how old this vid is, just came acrross an it thought I’d share 😁 Fermandina Galapagos Tortoise https://www.facebook.com/reel/4356544407946784/?fs=e&fs=e

Hello! I am writing on behalf of the 501 C 3 nonprofit organization, Saving Wildlife International (SWI). In short, I thought I would take a chance to see if anyone would consider donating their Aldabra or Galapagos Tortoise. SWI can offer an excellent home (with proper diet and large secure...

I’ve got a couple endoscoped male Galapagos Tortoises I am looking to part ways with. They are 2 years old in good health, they were endoscoped by Dr. Divers at the university of Georgia October 30th, 2023. They were also microchipped. I can provide all the paper work for each of the tortoises...

Just some updates on my Galapagos. They are just about 1 year old with my bigger ones weighing just under 1000 grams!!!

When Galapagos tortoises are kept in captivity it is important to ensure that these tortoises have enough intake of iodine with their food or water. Why ? These tortoises live on an island midst the ocean. Ocean water always contains traces of iodine. Iodine is important and nesessary for the...

Chelonoidis nigra becki (female)with tasty treats