Where to see Aldabra Giant Tortoise
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 8 safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Vallée de Mai National ReserveOccasionalLodges
Praslin and Neighbouring Islands, Seychelles · Occasional
- 2Parc national marin de CurieuseOccasionalLodges
Praslin and Neighbouring Islands, Seychelles · Occasional
- 3Aride Special ReserveOccasionalLodges
Praslin and Neighbouring Islands, Seychelles · Occasional
- 4Morne Seychellois National ParkOccasionalLodges
Mahé Island, Seychelles · Occasional
- 5Jozani Chwaka Bay National ParkRareLodges
Coastal & Zanzibar Escapes, Tanzania · Rare
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise facts
Quick facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best months to spot
Most sightings recorded in Mar, Apr. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation status
Faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Aldabra giant tortoise faces threats from habitat loss and past overexploitation. Conservation efforts have focused on protecting their island habitats and managing introduced species. Responsible tourism helps by funding conservation initiatives and raising awareness, demonstrating the economic value of protecting these magnificent creatures.
Conservation hubAbout the aldabra giant tortoise
The Aldabra giant tortoise, Aldabra tortoise, or simply giant tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae and genus Aldabrachelys. The species is endemic to the Seychelles, with the nominate subspecies, A. g. gigantea native to Aldabra atoll. It is one of the largest tortoises in the world. Historically, giant tortoises were found on many of the western Indian Ocean islands, as well as Madagascar, and the fossil record indicates giant tortoises once occurred on every continent and many islands with the exception of Antarctica.
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