By Kristine Sabillo A pair of Galápagos tortoises in their 90s recently made headlines for successfully producing offspring ...

“This feat is even more incredible considering that Mommy is the oldest first-time producing female of her species in any US zoo,” Ashley Ortega, Galapagos Tortoise SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper ...

said Galapagos Tortoise SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper Ashley Ortega at Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas. Galapagos tortoises come from the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. As the largest ...

said Galapagos Tortoise SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper Ashley Ortega at Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas. Galapagos tortoises come from the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. As the ...

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In celebration of Earth Day, the Gladys Porter Zoo is hosting its annual Party for the Planet event. The celebration will take place on April 5, from 10 a.m ...