The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

Galapagos tortoises hatched 4 babies at the Philadelphia Zoo helping to ensure the survival of a critically endangered ...

Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St ...

In addition to Mommy, Abrazo and their four hatchlings, the Philadelphia Zoo is home to one other adult Galapagos tortoise named Little Girl, as well as two giant Aldabra tortoises named Betty and ...

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...

Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St. Louis Zoo Facebook page. Zookeepers and guests are mourning a beloved ...