One of the oldest animals cared for at St. Louis Zoo in Missouri died due to digestive health issues.
The creature was identified as Othello, an Aldabra giant turtle that was over 100 years ago. It has been reported Thursday.
Posting zoos on social media I said He was humanely euthanized due to health disorders related to gastrointestinal problems.
“I don't know his exact age, but Othello was considered to be one of the oldest animals at St. Lewis Zoo. Othello and Rey, another Aldabra giant turtle, arrived in 1938 as a mature adult.
It is incredible sadness that we share the passage of Othello, one of the 100 Aldabra giants of its residents…
Posted by St. Louis Zoo Above Thursday, April 10th, 2025
The zoo guests and employees loved Othello, who was clearly very friendly and often attracted the attention of his keeper.
“Othello served as an important ambassador for his species, which is considered vulnerable to extinction and is the last remaining species of the giant turtle on Earth. The Aldabra giant turtle is endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, one of the world's largest coral islands.”
Social media users shared their sadness on the news, 1 person write“What a history he is glad that such a friend has provided extraordinary care and relationships.”
“We're sad to hear this. We live in Missouri. We've enjoyed the zoo many times. Look at Othello every time. He's missed. Where is the statue? I commented.
2019 video from the Michigan zoo show Another Aldabra chame weighing over 575 pounds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1zlzeabwiq
The Aldabra turtle is one of the largest land turtles on the planet, Live For over 100 years, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo and the Institute of Conservation and Biology.
“Turtles are considered to be the longest of all animals, but they live longer than the scientists they study, making them difficult to prove and no proper records are kept. The Aldabra Turtle on display at the Smithsonian National Zoo is about 80 years old.
