The main entrance is closed. All guests will need to use west gate to enter the zoo.

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Desert Tortoise

Gopherus agassizi

They occur in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts where they are specially adapted to deal with the hot, dry conditions. They remain inactive during most of the year to avoid the temperature extremes.

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CONSERVATION STATUS

Vulnerable

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