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Old 10-10-2008, 11:08 AM
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Default Aldabra Giants

Anybody in the UK keeping Aldabra Giants? I've seen 2 in a private collection and a few in zoos in Bristol and Linton.

Attached is a pic of the monsters in Bristol Zoo.




They truly are the kings of the tortoise world
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Old 10-10-2008, 01:27 PM
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Beautiful tortoises, only had the pleasure of seeing them at the Cotswolds Wildlife park.

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I saw the largest captive population in the world in mauritius last year. They are fantastic & really active & inquisitive:-







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Old 10-10-2008, 03:04 PM
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they are absolutely amazing pictures, x
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they are absolutely amazing pictures, x
The great place about the place I took those pictures is (as you can see) you can get 'up close & personal' with the tortoises & there is no 'barrier' between you & them. You walk through a small gate and 'hey presto' there are 150 massive tortoises who are pretty tame and inquisitive:-


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Old 10-10-2008, 03:43 PM
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WOW!

Thanks for these pics, I know where I am going for my next holiday now
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WOW!

Thanks for these pics, I know where I am going for my next holiday now
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Is that you eating the leaves?
LOl just kidding, great pics and wonderful tortoises!
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