Grieving ‘Akio’
We're heartbroken to share that last month, we made the compassionate decision to euthanize our 15-year-old male gentoo penguin ‘Akio’, following a rapid decline in his health. In 2013, Akio showed clinical…
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New Names for Two Tiny Tortoises
January 16, 2025 | 1 minute read
It’s time to shell-ebrate – our Egyptian tortoise hatchlings have been named!
Our African Savannah Animal Care team has given our #TwoTinyTorts fitting new names. Meet ‘Giza’ (hatched July 8, 2024) and ‘Sphinx’ (hatched July 18, 2024)!
These tiny tortoises represent an important and exciting milestone for their Critically Endangered species. Since the species’ arrived at the zoo in 2015, our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team has been dedicated to successfully breeding these at-risk tortoises. Giza and Sphinx are a testament to their dedication and hard work!
For now, the duo is spending time in a sectioned area of the Egyptian tortoise habitat. Stop by to greet them with their tortally awesome new names!