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2 critically endangered tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo 'safely recovered'

Both microchipped tortoises were found safe in a public park 37 miles from the zoo, highlighting ongoing concerns over the illegal trade of critically endangered species.

  • Two critically endangered tortoises, an Egyptian tortoise and a Northern Spider tortoise, were stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo between October 11 and 12.
  • The stolen tortoises were found uninjured in a box at Falls Park in Pendleton, Indiana, roughly 37 miles from the zoo, by people who alerted the police.
  • One of the recovered tortoises is facing extinction largely due to illegal pet trade, while the other is native to Madagascar.
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Missing Indy zoo tortoises found in Pendleton

Two tortoises, both from rare and critically endangered species, stolen two weeks ago from the Indianapolis Zoo were found safe and uninjured Tuesday in Falls Park.

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13 WTHR broke the news in Indianapolis, United States on Monday, October 27, 2025.
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