Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Santiago was one of six tortoises that hatched in 2021 to parents Chippie and Smiley.
Galápagos tortoises have a slow and steady life journey. Santiago has many years ahead to reach sexual maturity between 20–40 years. Like most tortoises, he will spend a large portion of his day basking in the sun and resting, enjoying an herbivorous diet that includes grasses, flowers, leaves.
Santiago was one of six tortoises that hatched in 2021 to parents Chippie and Smiley.
Galápagos tortoises have a slow and steady life journey. Santiago has many years ahead to reach sexual maturity between 20–40 years. Like most tortoises, he will spend a large portion of his day basking in the sun and resting, enjoying an herbivorous diet that includes grasses, flowers, leaves.










