05/31/2026
Turtle Fact of the Week!
Diego the Galápagos tortoise is famous for his vital role in saving his species from extinction. He spent the years of 1940 to 1977 at a breeding center in the San Diego Zoo. There he became known as the "Super Stud" as well as a hero to the community. He successfully fathered over 900 offspring. He was returned to the Galápagos in 1977 where he still resides today.