Goliath the Galapagos Tortoise Just Turned 135—and Became a Dad for the . . . The giant Galapagos tortoise, who weighs over 500 pounds, became a father earlier this month when one of Sweet Pea’s eggs hatched That egg was part of a clutch laid back in January, and the little one finally broke through its shell on June 4 This is not only Goliath’s first baby, but also the first Galapagos tortoise ever hatched at Zoo
Goliath the Galápagos tortoise celebrated his first Fathers Day and . . . In this image provided by Zoo Miami, Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, meets his first offspring on June 12, 2025 in Miami Goliath the tortoise had a big shellebration Sunday as he marked his first Father's Day He also turned 135 at Zoo Miami His hatchling was born on June 4 after incubating for about
Galapagos tortoise becomes a dad at 134. It may be a world record . . . A 134-year-old Galapagos tortoise is celebrating a potentially record-breaking Father's Day this weekend at Zoo Miami Goliath the tortoise, who welcomed his first hatchling this month, is believed to be the oldest first-time father in recorded animal history, according to the zoo
Goliath the 135-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes a Dad - TrendingAmerican In a remarkable twist of fate, a 517-pound Galápagos tortoise named Goliath has celebrated not only his 135th birthday but also his debut as a dad This historic moment happened at Zoo Miami on June 15, 2025 While most tortoises of his species retire quietly into their shells, Goliath broke all records, offering a glimmer of hope for
Galapagos tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday and his first Fathers . . . MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida zoo’s oldest resident celebrated his 135th birthday and his first Father’s Day on Sunday Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month, zoo officials said “Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration to many others!”
ZOO MIAMI GALAPAGOS TORTOISE CELEBRATES BEING A FATHER FOR THE FIRST . . . On this Father’s Day, June 15th, Zoo Miami’s oldest animal will be celebrating his 134th birthday! His name is “Goliath,” and he is a Galapagos tortoise that weighs 517 pounds! Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring
135-Year-Old Galapagos Tortoise Celebrates Father’s Day For First Time Goliath, a Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis sp ) who lives at Zoo Miami in Florida recently celebrated his 135th birthday AND celebrated Father’s Day for the first time as an egg that hatched January 27 is the first offspring the tortoise has ever had In addition, Zoo Miami announced that the hatchling is the first time a Galapagos tortoise has ever hatched at the zoo