hermann's tortoise

Heidelberg Zoo visited on 23.08.2025

The enclosure houses both Greek (Testudo graeca) and Western Hermann's tortoises (T. hermanni hermanni); I must admit I'm fuzzy on their differences.

Young Western Hermann's tortoises (Testudo hermanni hermanni)

Found in the mammal house / nocturnal house.

CRARC (Centre de Recuperaci? de R?ptils Aut?ctons de Catalunya) is a breeding centre for autoctonous reptiles and amphibians. as well as keeping a collection of exotic herps, most of them abandoned pets or smuggling ring confiscations. Herrmann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni ) pens.

CRARC (Centre de Recuperaci? de R?ptils Aut?ctons de Catalunya) is a breeding centre for autoctonous reptiles and amphibians. as well as keeping a collection of exotic herps, most of them abandoned pets or smuggling ring confiscations. Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni ) hatchlings.

CRARC (Centre de Recuperaci? de R?ptils Aut?ctons de Catalunya) is a breeding centre for autoctonous reptiles and amphibians. as well as keeping a collection of exotic herps, most of them abandoned pets or smuggling ring confiscations. Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni ) enclosure.

CRARC (Centre de Recuperaci? de R?ptils Aut?ctons de Catalunya) is a breeding centre for autoctonous reptiles and amphibians. as well as keeping a collection of exotic herps, most of them abandoned pets or smuggling ring confiscations. Ocellated lizard (Timon lepidus) and Hermann's tortoise...