ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4)—The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to ...

Animals Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

Animals Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The Saint Louis Zoo announced the death of a primate that has been a part of their chimp troop since 2018. Kijana, a 32-year-old chimp, died Wednesday after being ...

Animals Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

Updated: Apr 10, 2025 / 01:39 PM CDT ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time of his passing.

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining health ...

Animals Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...