We’re back with our ‘5 facts’ series - Galápagos tortoise edition! 🐢 These larger-than-life tortoises are known for their slow pace, but you can learn five facts quite quickly in our latest video with ectotherm keeper Rich. Share your knowledge with your friends and whānau! You can also learn more at our Galápagos tortoise keeper talk at 12.15pm every day. | Auckland Zoo

What is the cost of saving a species? 🐢 @planetmoney explores which conservation methods to protect biodiversity offer the most bang for your buck. In this 9min mini podcast, Island Conservation gets called out as being the top contender. Plus, Island Conservation CEO Penny Becker shares the inspiring story of the Pinzón Giant Tortoise and how our work, alongside @parquegalapagos @charlesdarwinfoundation, transformed this “retirement village” on the Galápagos. These hatchlings were the first to

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There's still time to donate to #GivingZOODay! We're raising $10,000 to buy nesting materials for our Galápagos tortoise breeding pair, 99-year-old Abrazzo and 96-year-old Mommy. Galápagos tortoises are considered Vulnerable in the wild by the IUCN. Donate now to support these conservation efforts: philadelphiazoo.org/giving-zooday/ | Philadelphia Zoo