Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141

Phys.org11/25/2025 • Last cited 11/25/2025

Summary

Gramma, the Galápagos tortoise and oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died at approximately 141 years old after a long life of eating her favorite foods, according to Phys.org. Her passing marks the end of an era for the zoo, where she was a beloved figure.

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