Sulcata Tortoise
About
Park Name: Marzipan
Tortoises are a family, Testudinidae, of land-dwelling vertebrates in the order Testudines. Tortoises are shielded from predators by a shell.
Fun Facts
A tortoise is a turtle, but a turtle isn’t a tortoise. A group of tortoises is called a creep. Tortoises inspired the ancient roman military.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Annual Cost of Care
The cost to care for this animal per year is $900.
Through our Adopt a Species program, you have an opportunity to provide for this animal’s needs by paying for the annual cost of care. Check out our Donate page for other ways you can give!