The Philadelphia Zoo has made headlines with the birth of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises, marking a significant event as their mother, known as Mommy, becomes the oldest first-time mom of her species at nearly 100 years old. Mommy has been a resident at the zoo since 1932, commemorating her 93rd anniversary this month. The hatchlings, fathered by 96-year-old Abrazzo, will be publicly unveiled, highlighting a remarkable conservation achievement not seen at the zoo for over 150 years.
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating the remarkable achievement of Mommy, a nearly 100-year-old Western Santa Cruz Galapagos Tortoise, who has become the oldest first-time mom of her species.
Her newborn hatchlings, marking the first such event at the zoo in over 150 years, will publicly debut on the 93rd anniversary of her arrival.
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