The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time ...

The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...

ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time of his passing. Zoo officials say Othello was humanely ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was ...

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The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few ...

The hatchlings are a great way to raise awareness, experts say Sharon Deem, the director of the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine, said that while the birth of the hatchlings may ...

For families, there's the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Science Center, plus little ones can run around the turtle-themed playground or try ice skating at Steinberg Skating Rink. Don’t ...