WHO LIVES AT THE ZOO?


Norbert



Age: 46 years

Height: 4 feet

Weight: 550 pounds

Born: Aldabra Island off Africa's east coast

In the wild: Live in dry areas on Aldabra and Seychelles islands.

Family: Mothers lay eggs in sand or dirt. Babies are 2 inches long at hatching.

Food: In the wild, plants and seaweed. At the zoo, tortoise food, vegetables and fruit.

Fun fact: The zoo will give Norbert a big birthday party on June 25.


Click below to hear Zookeeper Missy North tell you more about Norbert the giant tortoise.




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