A special hatchday celebration is taking place in the African Savannah

A special hatchday celebration is taking place in the African Savannah Building! Today, we celebrate the 13th birthday of the male Egyptian tortoise named 'Zella'! 🎉

Have you ever listened to the call of an Egyptian tortoise? 👂 During the breeding season, male tortoises of this species produce a loud and distinctive sound reminiscent of a mourning dove!

We invite you to visit today and extend your best wishes to Zella for a tortally fantastic hatchday! 🐢

Calgary Zoo