Animals - Aquariums - Archeology - Insects - Fossils - Zoos
Apr. 23, 1968 - April 23rd, 1968 Nine Giant Tortoises move house at the zoo Nine rare Giant Tortoises today moved house at the London Zoo. They have spent the winter months In private quarters lnside the Reptile House and are now taking up residence in their new exhibition grotto Just inside the house. Their new hone previously housed display tanks for the exhibition of amphibians, and this area has been redesigned by members of the London loo Architects Department to provide a realistic setting for these giant reptiles. The giant tortoises living in the new enclosure will be 4 Porter's Blackish Tortoises from the Galapagos Islands. The largest of these is Methusula, weighing over 400 lbs. He has lived at the London Zoo since Kay 1924, and is the London Zoo's longest residing and oldest animal - he is over 100 years old The other three Porter's Blackish tortoises weigh approx, 265 lbs, 285 lbs and 190 lbs. 2 Giant Tortoises from Aldabra Island, weighing about 175 lbs each, and 3 South Albemarle Tortoises from the Galapagos Islands, weighing close on 250 lbs each. Keystone Photo Shows: Three of the giant tortoises seen on their way to their new quarters at London Zoo
