A giant tortoise weighing 40kg and more than a metre in length is seeking a new home.
Theo, a sulcata tortoise, will be at Norfolk Tortoise Club’s summer open day in Hethersett, where visitors can meet tortoises available for adoption and learn more about rehoming the long-lived animals.
As well as Theo, Humphrey, Toby and Leopard are also looking for loving homes.
The event takes place at Hethersett Village Hall on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, running from 10am to 4pm each day.
The club, founded more than 25 years ago, promotes tortoise welfare and provides care advice to owners.
A spokesman said interest in tortoise keeping has grown in recent years.
He said: "Interest in tortoise-keeping has grown steadily in the UK in recent years, driven partly by increased availability through captive-bred imports.
"Due to their long lifespan and availability, the number of tortoises needing new homes is on the rise — the club's message is simple: don't buy, adopt."
Health checks, a plant sale, food stalls, and family activities will be on offer, with VegTubby serving food on Saturday and pizza available on Sunday.
Talks each day at 2pm will cover rehoming, plant identification for tortoise keepers and nutrition.
A special children’s programme runs on Sunday afternoon, including a book reading and family-friendly activities.
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