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[Nicole74]

I took one of our dogs to the vet today. Poor dear dislocated her hip during some rough play with the other dogs. Anyway he is also our reptile vet & works for the zoo so I asked him about keeping tortoises. He suggested I come to the zoo & talk with their tortoise keepers about care & which tortoises thrive in our climate. Sounds interesting. So the next Thursday that I have a sitter, I'll be off to the zoo.

 

[Jacqui]

Sounds interesting. Do you already know what they keep, so you can research them more?

 

[Nicole74]

Sounds interesting. Do you already know what they keep, so you can research them more?

Right off I know they have pancake, star & sulcata tortoises plus a large turtle population. They seem to have more than they allow to be viewed as I haven't seen the sulcata but the vet mentioned that they have 3. I'm going to check their website and see if they list them there.

 

[AnimalLady]

Ohh that's going to be a really cool field trip! Enjoy!

 

[Jacqui]

Right off I know they have pancake, star & sulcata tortoises plus a large turtle population. They seem to have more than they allow to be viewed as I haven't seen the sulcata but the vet mentioned that they have 3. I'm going to check their website and see if they list them there.

Most zoos have a large population of animals that are kept off exhibit.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Quite exciting!
Don't forget to take a camera, so you can post pictures here!

 

[destortoise]

But right off the bat, if you're in the American Southeast, some of the more tropical species would do well for you. Red/Yellow foots enjoy those hot, humid Alabama days

 

[Speedy-1]

Sounds like it will be a fun and interesting day ! We will be expecting pics !

 

[TerrapinStation]

Awesome, I am always bugging the zookeepers, asking about the tortoises/turtles. Detroit Zoo has Indian Star, pancake, Egyptian Desert 7 1 big African Spurred that is only on exhibit in the hottest summer days. They also have a huge natural swamp area with tons of turtles, plus snapping, 3 toed box, and some giant hognose guys on display. They never invite me to the back.... They know I would'nt leave haha

 

[TerrapinStation]

Oh and I hope your Dog is OK!

 

[Nicole74]

I will definitely take pictures. It helps that I know several people who work at the zoo & know I take good care of my animals so I can be vouched for as a responsible person..
I'm not sure things are going well with Kay's hip. We will be going back tomorrow for xrays. He assured me Tuesday that what I was seeing was with her was normal but unless something miraculous happens today I don't see her walking on it by Friday.