| Admission Prices | Online Price | Standard Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+ years) | £16.56 | £18.23* | £18.40 | £20.25* |
| Children (3-15 years) | £12.47 | £13.73* | £13.85 | £15.25* |
| Seniors (60+ years) | £14.63 | £16.11* | £16.25 | £17.90* |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children OR 1 adult & 3 children) | £51.93 | £57.15* | £57.70 | £63.50* |
| Under 3 | Wheelchair Users | FREE | FREE |
| Disabled | Carer | £9.23 | £10.25 |
* Price including Gift Aid donation. More pricing information can be found here
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Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy,
North Wales, LL28 5UY
Hermann's Tortoise
Testudo hermanni
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
A Hermann’s Tortoise can grow up to 18 cm long and are often kept as pets. The illegal pet trade in Hermann’s Tortoise’ has led the species to be recognised as ‘near threatened’ by the IUCN. Males can be recognised by their long and thick tail, distinguishing them from females. The oldest Hermann’s Tortoise on record lived to the age of 110.
Native Range → |
Southern Europe |
Natural Habitat → |
Shrubland and forest |
Diet → |
Leaves, flowers and plants |
Life Expectancy → |
Around 50 years in the wild. Up to 70 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
3-5 eggs & a 50-70 day incubation |
Group Name → |
Creep |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat, illegal pet trade |
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