Denver Zoo Hatches Rare Tortoise—Only 5,000 Left in the World

It has been a huge week for the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. A new animal was hatched and this animal is helping the world. This is not only great to see in Colorado, but great to see across the globe.

Denver Zoo Celebrates Major Conservation Milestone

The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance shared on social media that back in December they found an egg in their pancake tortoise habitat area.

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They discovered that the egg belonged to their pancake tortoise Waffles.

Successful Hatching of Critically Endangered Tortoise in Denver

The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance jumped into action and incubated the egg to ensure its safety. The incubation was successful and a female African pancake tortoise hatched on May 23 and is alive as well.

Why the African Pancake Tortoise Hatch Is So Important

The pancake tortoise is critically endangered. This is huge for the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance because they discovered an egg that will continue to keep the species alive. There are just 5,000 African pancake tortoises on earth.

How the Denver Zoo Supports Global Conservation

The Denver Zoo is not only one of the most fun zoos in Colorado, but I really appreciate how they go above and beyond for the animals in their care.

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The habitats they create for their animals are spacious and well-executed and they genuinely are trying to help animals like the African pancake tortoise while educating and entertaining us here in Colorado. The Denver Zoo spends $2 million a year on conservation efforts.