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Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is showing off 16 critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoise hatchlings

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Giant tortoise babies of first-time 100-year-old 'Mommy' unveiled at zoo

Four adorable western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise babies are now on display at Philadelphia Zoo after their 100-year-old 'Mommy' reproduced for the first time.

LiveScience · Apr 24, 2025

Critically endangered Galapagos tortoises become first time parents at nearly 100 years old

Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that these hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises in the future.

Euronews · Apr 7, 2025

‘Bloodsicles,’ water, and mud wallowing: How Philadelphia Zoo animals keep cool in the heat wave

PHILADELPHIA — Humans aren’t the only ones feeling the heat.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 23, 2022

Hundreds from across the globe now calling Philly home celebrate World Refugee Day at the zoo

PHILADELPHIA — The trail between the zebra and giraffe enclosures at the Philadelphia Zoo was filled with chatter in different languages — including Ukrainian, Burmese, Swahili, and Pashto. About 300 people from all over the world and of various ages had come together Sunday at America’s first zoo to celebrate…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 28, 2022