'Queen' Gramma the Tortoise, the Oldest Animal at the San Diego Zoo, Dies at the Estimated Age of 141

The California zoo invited fans of the late Galápagos tortoise to enjoy one of her favorite snacks, a "generous, fruit-filled ...

San Diego Zoo's oldest resident, a Galapagos tortoise believed to be about 141, dies

Galapagos tortoise Gramma, who was believed to be about 141 years old, has died at the San Diego Zoo, according to zoo ...
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Officials stunned after witnessing inconceivable breach at zoo: 'It is currently unknown how the animal gained access'

"Overall, he was a very polite visitor." Officials stunned after witnessing inconceivable breach at zoo: 'It is currently ...
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San Diego Zoo’s beloved tortoise, Gramma, dies at around 141 years old

San Diego Zoo staff and animal lovers are reeling this week following the death of beloved Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, by ...

Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, an original San Diego Zoo resident, dies at 141

Gramma the tortoise, believed to be 141 years old and the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, was euthanized after suffering from progressive bone deterioration because of her age.
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San Diego Zoo mourns deaths of three beloved animals in less than a week

It has been a challenging time for the San Diego Zoo, where three beloved animals — a polar bear, giraffe and gorilla — died within days of each other. The latest death occurred Monday, when Maka, a ...

The San Diego Zoo has $1 billion, and millions pour in each year. It’s about to get another income stream.

The city and the zoo also are renegotiating the 55-year lease that expires in 2034 — and requires the zoo to pay almost no ...
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Hawk returns to California zoo after 15 months in the wild: report

A California zoo’s months-long search for a beloved hawk came to an end with the raptor flying into the arms of the handlers it recognized, according to a report. Ripley, a star for the Fresno Chaffee ...