Breakfast with Timeless Tortoises

Whenever we go to the Zoo Griffin always wants to see the giant Galapagos Tortoises and the turtles all over the place. So I found out you could have breakfast with the Timeless Tortoises and I signed us up. Unfortunately we had to get up at 6 am on a Saturday to get there on time but we suffered through and had a fantastic time. We got to go right on in with them and pet them and feed them carrots. Their shells are like our fingernails so they can feel through them and when you pet them they stand up tall so you know they are lovin it. They are HUGE with Al being over 625 lbs and the oldest at over 122 years old. We fed Pete the 2nd biggest and oldest. He was so funny. He was shlumped on the ground looking half dead when we got there but he got a whiff of that carrot and got up and started chomping. Griffin was in HEAVEN and has already asked when we will be going to feed them again. Al was much more savvy than Pete and was practically running kids down to find the next small person with a carrot. Pete took his sweet time and only Griffin fed him. I guess Al just has more wisdom than Pete. Al also really liked you to scratch him softly and he stood up and stretched his neck to show you his delight. It was so fun and Griffin isn't the only one who wants to go back soon!

Griffin, Mommy & Al--122+ years old 624+ lbs

Al

Grif feeding Pete

Griffin & Pete