Sulcata Tortoise

Angus and Sully were surrendered in 2019 after growing too heavy for their owners to properly care for them. They are commonly housed together and get along very well with all of the animal roommates they've had at The Zoo, including pigs, rabbits, peafowl, and ducks.

Centrochelys sulcata

50-75 years

Also known as the African spurred tortoise, sulcatas are native to the southern edge of the Sahara desert in Africa.

Much of their diet is made up of grasses, plants, and leafy greens.

Females will lay 2-3 clutches of eggs, and each clutch can contain 14-40 eggs!

Conservation Status

Threats in the Wild

Sulcata tortoises are decreasing in the wild due to a host of threats. Some of these include desertification, the pet trade, agricultural development and climate change-related weather changes.

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