In a historic milestone for conservation, the Philadelphia Zoo has successfully hatched four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises—the first such event in the zoo’s 150-year history.

As the last survivor of his species, Lonesome George became a worldwide icon of conservation decades before he died from natural causes in the Galapagos in 2012.

At 192 years old, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise has seen a lot. Jonathan was born during the reign of Queen Victoria and has lived through 40 American presidencies.

Little dog brings tortoise friend a new toy every day — he even gave him a big kiss the first time they met 💚

Vroom! Our Aldabra tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) move the fastest when they see that lunch is ready. Look at the size of these precious beings compared to the human beside them. Just glorious!