Metro Richmond Zoo offers up-close experience with Galapagos giant tortoise

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Have you ever wanted to meet one of the largest species of tortoise in the world? Well, look no further than the new, up-close experience with Metro Richmond Zoo's Galapagos giant tortoise!

Reptile fans can head to the Metro Richmond Zoo, located at 8300 Beaver Bridge Road, to take part in a 30-minute meet-and-greet experience that allows for a more personal and informative visit.

For $50 per person, attendees will be able to:

• Go into the Galapagos tortoise habitat
• Touch their domed shells and take photos
• Enjoy potential feeding opportunities
• Learn about the gentle giants and how they are cared for at the zoo, as well as efforts to protect the endangered species
• Meet the zoo's juvenile Aldabra tortoises (the second-largest tortoise), who share the same habitat

Online reservations are required for this experience. For further information about policies, what to expect and how to secure your spot, click here.