We have a tortoise in our classroom!! Esio Trot was a Teacher Appreciation Day present for me back in 2003. He is 34+ years old and is a Golden Greek Dwarf Tortoise. His name comes from the book Esio Trot by Roald Dahl and is "Tortoise" spelled backward.

Esio Trot's favorite thing to do is go outside (when it's warm) and bask in the sun and eat clover. It's like going to Old Country Buffet for him!!

Sometimes Esio Trot gets sand in his eyes and we have to remove it very carefully.

Esio Trot loves to soak in his water and absolutely loves his daily soaks in our sink!!
 

Esio Trot (with his old friend Alfie)