Character Profile
Taj the Giant Tortoise
A slow, gentle giant with a very big heart. Taj may be the slowest animal at Kelly's Zoo, but he is the most patient friend you could ever meet.
Best friend to Bo The Sunny Tortoise Yard Loves the morning sun
Favourite Snacks
Fresh dandelion leaves
A crisp, everyday favourite picked from the zoo gardens.
Sweet clover
He knows exactly which patch is the sweetest.
Cucumber slices
Cool and crunchy on a warm afternoon.
Strawberries
A rare, juicy treat — his absolute favourite.
Hobbies
Cloud watching
He once spent a whole afternoon following a tortoise-shaped cloud.
Slow walks
Ambling every path in the zoo — he never forgets the way.
Storytelling
Tells Cosmo and Bo tales beneath the big fig tree.
Helping friends
He is never too busy to stop and help somebody home.
"Slow and steady is the kindest way to travel."
— Taj