Where to see one
Zoos with desert tortoises
We hold 9 zoos and aquariums across 1 country recorded as keeping desert tortoises. Each one below is a real, verified venue — with its location, opening hours, and everything else you'll need to plan the visit.
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🇺🇸 United States 9 venues
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🦁 ZooSanta Barbara Zoological Gardens
Santa Barbara, CA
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🦁 ZooNorth Carolina Zoo
Asheboro, NC
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🦁 ZooCharles Paddock Zoo
Atascadero, CA
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🦁 ZooIndianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis, IN
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🦁 ZooOakland Zoo
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🦁 ZooBirmingham Zoo
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🦁 ZooPhoenix Zoo
Phoenix, AZ
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🦁 ZooLake Superior Zoo
Duluth, MN
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🦁 ZooLos Angeles Zoo
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Species lists come from Wikidata and are not exhaustive — a zoo may keep desert tortoises without it being recorded, and collections change over time. Always check the venue's own website before travelling specifically to see one.
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