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Turtles
CZ-PHOT-1-6-5 · File
Part of Chester Zoo

Species include: Matamata Turtle, Soft Shelled Turtle, Albino Soft Shelled Turtle
Tortoises, Terrapins, Turtles
CZ-ANI-4-4-4 · File
Part of Chester Zoo

Species include Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Eastern Box Turtle, Matamata Turtle, Soft-Shelled Turtle.
1 BW photo has the following caption on the back:
"Mel Grundy Photographic Agency; Story...Ian Callister. 'Biscuit Tin Babies': Proud father 'Speedy Ganzales' [sic] keeps a careful eye on keeper Roger Ainsley as he handles Speedy's five kids. Dad, who weighs a massive 62lb, has to be careful not to tread on his rare baby tortoises, who are the first ever to be born in captivity at Chester Zoo."