Giant Turtoise

Giant Tortoises are the ultimate slow travelers, and the exhibit at Zoo Miami in Richmond West invites visitors to simply stop, breathe, and observe. These ancient reptiles can live longer than any other land animal on earth, and being in the presence of one that may outlive everyone in the room is a quietly humbling experience. Their domed shells, column-like legs, and unhurried movements give them an almost sculptural quality. Zoo Miami's giant tortoises are gentle, unhurried, and endlessly watchable — a perfect counterpoint to the energy of the rest of the park.