Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100

The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed its first-ever hatchlings of Galapagos tortoises, an exciting event celebrated on Friday. This milestone represents a historical achievement for the zoo, which has operated for over 150 years. The two hatchlings emerged from a genetic line of the tortoise species, with Mommy, the mother, being a significant asset to conservation efforts since 1932. The hatchlings will stay behind the scenes until their public debut on April 23, with the zoo also planning a naming contest for them. These births highlight the ongoing efforts to preserve endangered species.

"This is a significant milestone in the history of Philadelphia Zoo, and we couldn't be more excited to share this news with our city, region and the world."

"Philadelphia Zoo's vision is that those hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises on our healthy planet 100 years from now."

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