One of Taronga Zoo's favourite visitor attractions is on the mend tonight after zookeepers noticed she was worse for wear.

109-year-old tortoise Esmerelda made a rare trip out of her sanctuary, thanks to a mammoth effort by her carers.

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Giant tortoise Esmerelda gets health check at 109

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