Aldabra Tortoise

Meet Aly!

Aly is a 34 year old female Aldabra tortoise and she is always a fan-favorite at Iguanaland! As one of our friendliest residents, Aly loves gentle scratches on her shell and neck and eating special treats such as cactus pads and papaya. Guests have the opportunity to meet Aly up close and in person on our VIP Tour, or as an Animal Encounter!

Aldabra tortoises are the second largest species of tortoise in the world! Adult males weigh 550 lbs. on average, while the smaller females average closer to 350 lbs. These gentle giants are herbivores and mostly eat grass. Tortoises in general are long-lived animals, and Aldabra tortoises may have a lifespan of more than 150 years. Aldabra tortoises are native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Republic of Seychelles - Off the East coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. An Atoll is a ring shaped island!