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Happy 9th Birthday to Disney’s Galapagos Tortoises’!

Photo of Jamie Sylvester Jamie SylvesterMarch 17, 2021
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Cast Members in festive party hats and green uniforms kneel beside Disney's Galapagos Tortoises as they enjoy a special birthday celebration outdoors at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, complete with tasty treats for the tortoises. Both Cast Members wear masks, marking this unique animal birthday event that adds extra magic to the park’s wildlife experiences.

Excuse us while we fill your screen with a little cuteness for the day! Disney Cast Members joined together to celebrate the 9th Birthday of Galapagos tortoises at Disney's Animal Kingdom. These cute four-legged friends received special birthday “cake” treats. Check out the adorable photos below.

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Guests sporting festive party hats join the Galapagos Tortoises at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate a 9th Birthday, kneeling beside the four giant tortoises as they enjoy a fruit feast in an immersive outdoor habitat.

As shared by Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page: “Animal Keepers sure know how to shell-abrate! Sara and Kelly recently teamed up with the Cast Members at the Animal Nutrition Center to create special birthday “cakes” made of watermelon and pricky-pear cactus for our Galapagos tortoises' 9th birthday at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Sure looks like a wild celebration to us.”

A Galapagos Tortoise character from Disney Parks sits surrounded by lush greens, next to a festive cactus display spelling out "Happy 9th Birthday," with a vibrant fruit and veggie cake ready for the celebration.

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A Disney Cast Member in uniform and mask delights guests by feeding leafy greens and watermelon to the Galapagos tortoises outside, as the park celebrates these iconic animals' 9th birthday.
Disney’s Galapagos Tortoises enjoy a festive layered fruit cake topped with “Happy 9,” surrounded by vibrant greenery, as they celebrate their whimsical 9th Birthday in a lush, theme park-inspired setting.

The big 9! Happy birthday Galapagos tortoises, and way to go to the Disney Cast Members that made it a special day… and for sharing the cute photos with us!

Photo of Jamie Sylvester Jamie SylvesterMarch 17, 2021
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Photo of Jamie Sylvester

Jamie Sylvester

I'm a Disney nerd! A kid at heart who loves the magic and memories of Walt Disney World. I follow all things Disney and enjoy the vacations, day trips, and weekend getaways, and geek out over the planning of such events. My goal is to experience as many Disney desserts and cocktails as possible! Married to another Disney nerd and blessed with a daughter and son, we thoroughly enjoy the magic at Disney and are here to help others experience the magic as well.

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