Throughout February and March, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park welcomed a small army of new yellow footed tortoise hatchlings. Also known as the Brazilian giant tortoise, these reptiles live in pockets throughout much of South America but are vulnerable to extinction. As adults, these tortoises make a raspy cooing sound. We here at ZooBorns would love to hear a tortoise talk!

Up close and personal

A salad fit for a giant tortoise!

Humans need more meals they can literally climb into!

Photo credits: Kristy Staudenmaier, Reptile Keeper