TULSA – Detectives are investigating how a baby tortoise disappeared from the Tulsa Zoo.
Danny, an endangered Pancake Tortoise, is now in quarantine after officers recovered it at a couple’s home Friday.
The reptile went missing two weeks ago. Zoo employees say they’re not sure how.
Leads developed after a couple brought the tortoise to the Pet Stop in Owasso.
“They just brought him in to see what he was,” said Ashlee Silva, a store manager. “They’ll bring in different reptiles they find and try to figure out what it is.”
Police have not arrested anyone. The case is still under investigation.
“I can’t even tell you how happy we are to have this animal back in our collection,” said Barry Downer, reptile curator.
Downer says employees are being reminded to be vigilant about securing restricted areas.