Jerome woman donates giant tortoises to Out of Africa (with video)
‘If you love them, set them free’

Jerome resident Kathleen Koerner is donating her 20-year-old giant African spiked tortoises to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Pepe and Boo are being rehomed so that they will have more room. The tortoises are estimated to weigh 250 pounds each, and will continue to grow throughout their lives.
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Jerome resident Kathleen Koerner is donating her 20-year-old giant African spiked tortoises to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Pepe and Boo are being rehomed so that they will have more room. The tortoises are estimated to weigh 250 pounds each, and will continue to grow throughout their lives.

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