Yet despite its vulnerability, the gopher tortoise is considered a keystone species; its burrows — both active and abandoned ...

A South Florida zoo’s oldest resident is celebrating his 135th birthday and his first Father’s Day. Officials at Zoo Miami ...

Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't ...

During the event, zoo officials say people will have the opportunity to meet the tortoises up close, admire their star-patterned shells, and learn about conservation efforts aimed at protecting ...