# @detroitzoo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DandIuYAHIJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67826961-detroitzoo-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-10T15:00:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Detroit Zoo (@DetroitZoo) — https://gondola.cc/DetroitZoo

## Caption

Self-care goals with Tubby the African spurred tortoise.
 
Fan-favorite Tubby is an animal to be inspired by. Originally part of the pet trade, he was rescued from the side of a busy highway and found a new lease on life at the Detroit Zoo. Learn from the master how you can live your best life.
 
🐢 Slow and steady for the win: At the tender age of 25, nothing gets in this guy's way when he roams his expansive habitat in the African Veldt. He struts his stuff with a calm confidence that we should all strive to achieve.
 
🥗 Abundance of antioxidants: Tubby enjoys two bespoke salads a week made to his high specifications. He also dines on healthy snacks between meals and clover that grows fresh in his habitat.
 
🛁 Spa time: As an African animal, Tubby is quite comfortable in the heat. But that doesn't mean he can't partake in a refreshing visit to his special sprinkler pad.
 
On your next visit, treat yourself to a ride on the Tauber Family Railroad, which will take you right to Tubby's habitat, located next to the warthogs. There is so much to learn from this lifestyle icon.
 
#DetroitZoo #Tortoise #SelfCare #AnimalEnrichment

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animalenrichment, selfcare, detroitzoo, tortoise

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