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Norman - Sulcata Tortoise

Norman the e-NORM-ous Tortoise is a hit when he travels with the sanctuary or is found wandering our storefront. At 130+ lbs he is quite the massive guy, but he doesnt let it slow him down! He can often be found cruising around and visiting with nearly every visitor.

Norman - Sulcata Tortoise

Norm came to the Sanctuary in November of 2024. He helped the sanctuary fill a vacancy during the winter as Octavia, our tegu, sleeps during most of the winter, and Norm would live outside during the Summer, so they use the same large enclosure during different parts of the year!

Norm has spent nearly every day since his joining of the sanctuary being a fan favorite! At only 30ish of his possible 150 years of age, he is still relatively young and in his prime despite his old looking appearance, and he isn’t afraid to show it in his huge personality!

If you’re a huge fan of tortoises or a fan of huge tortoises, Norm is absolutely the ambassador for you! Whether it be his calm demeanor or his ability to continue to connect with everyone who meets him, he is sure to be an amazing ambassador for all!

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