Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise that was the oldest living animal at the San Diego Zoo, has died. The zoo said Gramma had ongoing bone conditions and that caretakers had to make the difficult ...

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Zoo announced on Friday via an Instagram post that Gramma, the beloved Galápagos tortoise, has died. Gramma arrived at the San Diego Zoo between 1928 and 1931 as part ...

Gramma was described as "a quiet and constant presence at the zoo, a witness to history, a beloved icon, and an extraordinary ambassador for her species." ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It was a mournful day for animal lovers in San Diego. On the same day polar bear Kalluk died, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said goodbye to another long-time resident: ...

Two Tasmanian devil brothers have taken up residence at the San Diego Zoo, newly sent from Australia to serve as ambassadors to highlight the plight of the endangered species. Flotsam and Jetsam, two ...

In just four days, the San Diego Zoo lost three of its most charismatic residents. On Aug. 14, Kalluk, a 24-year-old polar bear, and Nicky, a 28-year-old Masai giraffe were euthanized after mounting ...

From a sunrise stroll with pandas to a moonlit campout among giraffes, this three-day itinerary blends luxury, learning, and a dash of childhood wonder. ByKim Westerman, Former Contributor. Forbes ...

The zoo said Gramma had ongoing bone conditions and that caretakers had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to the legendary resident of the zoo. Gramma was known among her San Diego Zoo ...

The California zoo invited fans of the late Galápagos tortoise to enjoy one of her favorite snacks, a "generous, fruit-filled salad," in her honor San Diego Zoo/I/nstagram Gramma, the Galápagos ...