Overview

Zoo Med presents the classic Grassland Tortoise Food in a new crumbled format! Designed specifically for young tortoises and small species, the tiny, irregular pieces make it easier for them to consume this nutritious, high-fiber staple diet.

Formulated by a Ph.D. nutritionist, this diet replicates the natural grazing diet of grassland tortoises. Made with coarsely ground timothy, Miscanthus, and alfalfa grasses, it provides essential long-stem fiber while being cold-pressed to preserve nutritional integrity. Enriched with fresh greens like endive, escarole, and dandelion, plus added probiotics, this formula supports digestive health and overall well-being.

Perfect for all life stages and species of grassland tortoises, including Russian, Sulcata, Leopard, Pancake, Greek, Hermann’s, Desert, Galapagos, and other giant tortoises.

Key Features

• Crumbled Formula – Perfect size for young tortoises and small species.

• High-Fiber, Low-Protein Diet – Replicates the natural grazing diet of grassland tortoises.

• Fresh & Wholesome Ingredients – Made with timothy hay, alfalfa, Miscanthus grass, endive, escarole, and dandelion greens.

• Supports Digestive Health – Includes live probiotics for hind-gut fermenters.

• Cold-Pressed Production – Maintains the integrity of long-stem fiber.

• Natural & Safe – Wheat and soy-free; no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Product Specifications

• Item Number | ZM-136 | 8 oz

• Item Number | ZM-137 | 16 oz

Nutritional Information

Ingredients: Suncured Timothy Hay, Miscanthus Ground Grass, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Almond Hull Meal, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Organic Soybean Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid (preservative), Distilled White Vinegar, Dried Dandelion Greens, Sodium Bicarbonate, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Rosemary (flavor), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Crude Protein (min): 8.5%

• Crude Fat (min): 1.9%

• Crude Fiber (max): 25.0%

• Moisture (max): 13.0%

• Calcium (min): 0.9%

• Calcium (max): 1.3%

• Phosphorus (min): 0.4%

• Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) (min): 45 mg/lb (99 mg/kg)