RECOMMENDED FOR AUDIENCES:  1 – 100 YEARS OLD

LATIN NAME

Chelonoidis carbonaria

DIET

Their diet consists of a variety of fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, grasses and flowers.

LIFECYCLE

The peak time for courtship and reproduction is the early wet season in April and May.  Females lay clutches of 2-7  eggs.

INTERESTING FACTS

The Catholic Church allows tortoises to be eaten on fasting days when most meats are forbidden such as Lent.

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About Us

Jungle James Animal Adventures, LLC believes children of all ages deserve the opportunity to explore what it means to love life. We continuously strive to shed new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evoke children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teach respect for all living things.
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Address

Jungle James Animal Adventures, LLCP.O. Box 391Danville, CA 94526
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