London Zoo visit

Kirkie · 13-09-2009, 09:01 PM

A few of the Just Me and my Tortoise group went on a visit to London Zoo today to see the new Galapogos Giant Tortoises. This included a guided tour and a bit of a look behind the scenes. I'll have a lot of photo's, I'll start with the tour and the tortoises. Thanks to Wendy for a very special day.

By the way, we couldn't meet the Giant tortoises close up because they are still in quarentine and a bunch of tortoise keepers was a bit too risky.

In the reptile house with one of the keepers, telling us about Radiated tortoises.

Behind the scenes in the Reptile House.

Talking about care with handling venomous snakes

The security system for the venomous snakes

What you need if this goes a bit wrong

And if it goes really wrong.

Some of the hatchling pens for venomous lizards (Gila Monsters and Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizards).

Geomyda · 13-09-2009, 09:03 PM

Sounds like a great trip. Sorry I could not have made it!

lindso3000 · 13-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Looks like alota fun !

Tr@cey · 13-09-2009, 09:22 PM

I can't remember the last time I went to London Zoo...and it's eally not that far for me.

I'm looking forward to the rest of the photos!

Kirkie · 13-09-2009, 09:24 PM

The Galapagos tortoises. They have three, a male and two females. The male is believed to be wild caught, the two females bred in captivity. Their origin is thought to be the Island of Santa Cruz in Galapagos. I think thats what their keeper said ( not sure I wasn't really listening, she was a bit foxy).

Maybe someone else can fill in the gaps regarding age etc?

justmeandmytortoise · 13-09-2009, 09:33 PM

I am so pleased you all enjoyed the day and terrific photos. Wonderful pictures of the Galapagos Tortoises.

Dirk was born in the wild and assumed to be 70 years old and weighs 175kg
Dolly is captive bred and is 14 years old and weighs 108kg
Dolores is captive bred and is 10 years old and weighs 48kg

Kirkie · 13-09-2009, 09:55 PM

Thanks Wendy. What was the name and age of their keeper?

Right more photo's....

This is the Galapagos Tortoise outdoor enclosure, lots of weeds.

Other Tortoises

Egyptian Tortoise (This could be the very one I sponsor!)

Elongated Tortoise

Gracea

Gracea - It's a boy!

Radiated Tortoise

Kirkie · 13-09-2009, 10:39 PM

Turtles....

Annam Leaf Turtle

Snake Necked Turtle

Two Snake Necked Turtles

And introducing my all new, all time favourite turtle...The Fly River Turtle

Star · 13-09-2009, 11:12 PM

I'm sooOOOooOOOoooOOoooo jealous.............................. I do wish I could have been a VIP

B U T
I am glad you had a great time and the pics are amazing

Kirkie · 13-09-2009, 11:46 PM

Lizards...

Blue Spiney Lizard

Tokay Gecko

Gila Monster

Rio Fuerte Beaded lizard

Spiny Tailed Iguana

Plumed Basilisk

Komodo Dragon

13-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	London Zoo visit A few of the Just Me and my Tortoise group went on a visit to London Zoo today to see the new Galapogos Giant Tortoises. This included a guided tour and a bit of a look behind the scenes. I'll have a lot of photo's, I'll start with the tour and the tortoises. Thanks to Wendy for a very special day. By the way, we couldn't meet the Giant tortoises close up because they are still in quarentine and a bunch of tortoise keepers was a bit too risky. In the reptile house with one of the keepers, telling us about Radiated tortoises. Behind the scenes in the Reptile House. Talking about care with handling venomous snakes The security system for the venomous snakes What you need if this goes a bit wrong And if it goes really wrong. Some of the hatchling pens for venomous lizards (Gila Monsters and Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizards). Last edited by Kirkie; 13-09-2009 at 11:48 PM.

13-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
lindso3000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,675	Looks like alota fun ! __________________ Keeper of horsfields, redfoots, Hermans, bearded dragon and 2 rats

13-09-2009, 09:22 PM	#4
Tr@cey Member Hatchling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester Posts: 675	I can't remember the last time I went to London Zoo...and it's eally not that far for me. I'm looking forward to the rest of the photos! __________________ 2.3.0 Testudo Graeca Ibera 1.0.0 Cat 3.0.0 Kids (all grown up) 1.0.0 Husband

13-09-2009, 09:24 PM	#5
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Galapagos tortoises The Galapagos tortoises. They have three, a male and two females. The male is believed to be wild caught, the two females bred in captivity. Their origin is thought to be the Island of Santa Cruz in Galapagos. I think thats what their keeper said ( not sure I wasn't really listening, she was a bit foxy). Maybe someone else can fill in the gaps regarding age etc?

13-09-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	I am so pleased you all enjoyed the day and terrific photos. Wonderful pictures of the Galapagos Tortoises. Dirk was born in the wild and assumed to be 70 years old and weighs 175kg Dolly is captive bred and is 14 years old and weighs 108kg Dolores is captive bred and is 10 years old and weighs 48kg __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

13-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	Sounds like a great trip. Sorry I could not have made it!

13-09-2009, 09:55 PM	#7
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Thanks Wendy. What was the name and age of their keeper? Right more photo's.... This is the Galapagos Tortoise outdoor enclosure, lots of weeds. Other Tortoises Egyptian Tortoise (This could be the very one I sponsor!) Elongated Tortoise Gracea Gracea - It's a boy! Radiated Tortoise Last edited by Kirkie; 13-09-2009 at 10:09 PM.

13-09-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Turtles.... Annam Leaf Turtle Snake Necked Turtle Two Snake Necked Turtles And introducing my all new, all time favourite turtle...The Fly River Turtle

13-09-2009, 11:12 PM	#9
Star Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: With My Tortoises Posts: 1,495	I'm sooOOOooOOOoooOOoooo jealous.............................. I do wish I could have been a VIP B U T I am glad you had a great time and the pics are amazing __________________ 1.1./. Amazing kids 0.1./. Gorgeous Malamute 0.1./. Beautiful Cat 0.5.0. Playful T.H.H / T.H.B 11 Tropical Fish 1 Bearded Lizard Lots of Aspirin Before enlightenment - chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment - chop wood, carry water. ~Zen Buddhist Proverb

13-09-2009, 11:46 PM	#10
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Lizards... Blue Spiney Lizard Tokay Gecko Gila Monster Rio Fuerte Beaded lizard Spiny Tailed Iguana Plumed Basilisk Komodo Dragon

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