Galapagos Tortoise Celebrates First Halloween in Australia

A Galapagos tortoise who was flown to Australia from Germany several months ago to meet her new boyfriend marked her first Halloween in a new country by chowing down on a jack-o’-lantern pumpkin.

Footage released by the Australian Reptile Park on October 29 shows Estrella munching on the pumpkin and some hibiscus flowers.

“After a long journey across the world and months in quarantine, Estrella is settling in well to her new home,” the park said in a statement.

“We always get into the Halloween spirit at the Australian Reptile Park, and we thought it was only fitting to feature Estrella as she celebrates her first Halloween in Australia,” said head of reptiles Daniel Rumsey.

“Most Galapagos tortoises enjoy hibiscus, but Estrella absolutely loves them. We decided to use hibiscus to decorate her special Halloween pumpkin and it went down a treat,” Rumsey said.

Earlier this month, Estrella was introduced to her new boyfriend, Hugo, and the pair “have been getting along great,” Rumsey said.

“It’s wonderful to see the pair finally interacting after such a long courtship. They’re definitely the reptile park’s hottest couple,” he said. Credit: Australian Reptile Park via Storyful