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You are here: Home / East Leake / Tilly the Tortoise Celebrates 80th Birthday 

Tilly the Tortoise Celebrates 80th Birthday 

01/07/2025 by Digital Media

A tortoise who has enthralled and educated generations of visitors at the popular local family attraction where she lives, has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award to mark her 80th birthday. 

Tilly the Hermann’s Tortoise has been a beloved resident at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands in East Leake since arriving as a rescue animal more than two decades ago. Her gentle nature and longevity have made her a firm favourite with children and adults alike at this family friendly farm park. 

Despite her impressive age, Tilly continues to demonstrate remarkable vitality, occasionally still laying eggs and enjoying her daily routine of sunbathing under her basking lamp before tucking into her favourite nutritious snack of fresh strawberries. 

The dedicated animal care team at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands is commemorating Tilly’s significant 80th birthday by creating a brand new home for her comfort and presenting her with a well deserved lifetime achievement award for her services to tourism. 

“Tilly came to us after her owner wasn’t able to continue looking after her and has been loved by everyone who has met her throughout her 20-plus years with us. She might not be too fast on her feet, but she is a real character so we couldn’t let this milestone go by without saying thank you.” explained Manor Farm Park & Woodlands Chief Operations Officer, Jordan St Germain. 

Tilly’s pen now features a prominent commemorative plaque stating: “Lifetime Achievement Award – presented to Tilly the Tortoise to mark her 80th birthday, May 2025.” 

The award ceremony included presenting Tilly with a special helping of her favourite strawberry treat, by local children. 

Hermann’s Tortoises like Tilly normally live around 70 years but Tilly is showing no signs of wanting to retire just yet and could live until she is 100 years old. 

They rank among the most popular tortoise species kept as pets and are frequently found in zoos and animal rescue centres due to their extensive lifespan, which often exceeds that of their human owners. 

For more information about Manor Farm Park & Woodlands visit the website at: www.manorfarm.info 

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