Tortopia
  • Home
  • Shop Tortopia
  • Our Mission
  • Our Tortoise Family
  • Contact Us
  • Tortoise care
    • Tortoise foods
  • More
    • Home
    • Shop Tortopia
    • Our Mission
    • Our Tortoise Family
    • Contact Us
    • Tortoise care
      • Tortoise foods
Tortopia
  • Home
  • Shop Tortopia
  • Our Mission
  • Our Tortoise Family
  • Contact Us
  • Tortoise care
    • Tortoise foods

Tortoise food

What to Feed Your Tortoise

What Should My Tortoise Eat?

 Tortoises thrive on a natural, plant-based diet made up of leafy greens, edible flowers, and weeds. This guide helps you choose safe daily foods, occasional treats, and what to avoid. 

Download our colourful chart to print or keep on your fridge

Files coming soon.

Safe foods

Supermarket finds UK

Supermarket finds UK

 Discover a wide variety of healthy, tortoise-approved foods! From leafy greens to edible flowers, this section covers everything your tortoise can safely enjoy on a regular basis to support long-term health and wellbeing. 

Supermarket finds UK

Supermarket finds UK

Supermarket finds UK

 Feeding your tortoise doesn’t have to be complicated! Explore common fruits, veggies, and herbs you can easily pick up at your local supermarket—plus tips on how often to feed them and which ones to buy organic. 

Unsafe foods

Supermarket finds UK

Unsafe foods

 Not everything green is good for your tortoise! This section highlights plants, fruits, and vegetables that are toxic or harmful—so you know what to avoid to keep your tortoise safe and healthy. 

Tortoise safe foods

These safe flowers and weeds are perfect for foraging and make a tasty, nutritious addition to your tortoise’s diet. Always pick from pesticide-free areas.

🌿 Weeds & Leaves:

 

  • Dandelion (leaf & flower)
     
  • Plantain
     
  • Clover
     
  • Chickweed
     
  • Sow thistle
     

🌸 Flowers

 

  • Hibiscus
     
  • Nasturtium
     
  • Pansy
     
  • Viola


Feed Occasionally

These foods are safe in small amounts but shouldn't be fed too often. Some are high in oxalates, which can block calcium absorption, while others may cause bloating or digestive issues if overfed.

Second Item

 

  • Rocket (arugula)
     
  • Spinach
     
  • Kale
     
  • Romaine lettuce


Unsafe/Toxic foods for tortoises

These plants and foods are toxic or harmful to tortoises and should always be avoided. When in doubt, leave it out!

 

  • Rhubarb (toxic)
     
  • Avocado
     
  • Fruit (for Mediterranean species)
     
  • Dog/cat food
     
  • Bread
     
  • Tomato
     
  • Mushrooms ( not redfooted or yellowfooted tortoises)


Copyright © 2025 Tortopia - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept