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product_id: 40175125
title: "Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food, 35-Ounce, Grassland"
brand: "zoo med"
price: "$53.39"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Zoo Med"
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# No artificial colors/preservatives Long-stem fiber rich Added vitamins & minerals Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food, 35-Ounce, Grassland

**Brand:** zoo med
**Price:** $53.39
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Elevate your tortoise’s diet with nature’s finest fiber fuel!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food, 35-Ounce, Grassland by zoo med
- **How much does it cost?** $53.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/40175125-zoo-med-natural-tortoise-food-35-ounce-grassland)

## Best For

- zoo med enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoo med brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure & Natural:** Free from artificial colors and preservatives—clean nutrition your tortoise deserves.
- • **Easy Prep & Feeding:** Simply soak 1:1 with water for 5-10 minutes—convenient, mess-free, and loved by tortoises.
- • **Vitamin Boost Formula:** Enhanced with essential vitamins and minerals to support shell and overall health.
- • **Fiber-Powered Wellness:** Unique long-stem fibers mimic natural tortoise diet for optimal digestion.
- • **Tailored for Grassland Tortoises:** Specifically formulated for Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard, and Pancake tortoises.

## Overview

Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food is a 35-ounce premium blend designed for grassland tortoises including Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard, and Pancake breeds. It features unique long-stem fibers essential for digestion, enriched with vitamins and minerals, and contains no artificial colors or preservatives. This formula supports healthy shell growth and overall vitality, making it a top choice for tortoise enthusiasts seeking natural, balanced nutrition.

## Description

At last, a natural long-stem fiber diet for Tortoises. Zoo Med is proud to announce the Natural Grassland Tortoise Food and the Natural Forest Tortoise Food. These new formulas contain long-stem fibers an important part of Tortoises natural diet. Only Zoo Meds new food contains this necessary fiber which is not found in any other commercial food. This new Natural food also contains nutritious Dandelion Greens, Yucca and other plants that tortoises love.

Review: Great nutrition for pancake tortoises - I have two pancake tortoises (Merry and Pippin). For the first couple years I had them, I fed them mixtures of deep leafy greens--e.g. kale, collard greens, dandelion greens, etc. However, I noticed that their poop wasn't always solid or frequent. The container for this food categorizes pancake tortoises as grassland tortoises, so I chose this food from the line of Zoo Med tortoise food products. At first, I just mixed this food in with their greens because I was unsure if I could get them to move away from eating leafy things. I also sprinkled a calcium supplement on the food. Almost immediately, I could tell that their pooping quality had improved. However, after a few years of that, I noticed some pyramiding on one of my tortoises (Pippin). Once I noticed that, I decided to fully convert them to this food because it is especially balanced for their nutritional needs. The container recommends gradually mixing increasing amounts of this food with greens to switch them over. Since I had been mixing it with their greens for a while, I just went ahead and switched. To my surprise, they gobble this up as eagerly as the greens. I also sprinkle a calcium supplement (Zoo Med) and multivitamin (Rep-Cal Herptivite) on it. I switched them over at the beginning of the year, and Pippin's shell looks slightly improved. She is still pretty small, so I'm hoping she will grow out of the pyramiding as she continues to eat this food blend. Overall, it's pretty easy to prepare. I typically do a 1:1 ratio of water to pellets and let it sit for 5-10 minutes as I'm getting ready in the morning. Originally, I was putting the food in a plastic reptile food dish. Because this blend has a bit higher water content, it would sometimes develop some fuzzy mold if it was left in the enclosure for more than a day. I swapped out my dish for a basic terra cotta flower pot dish and that works much better. It's still best to change out the food every day (because it dries out eventually), but now it doesn't mold since the terra cotta dish absorbs some of the water.
Review: I need a larger container - My tortoises love the zoomed gourmet tortoise diet. One loves the sweet potatoes and the other loves the carrots the best. I wish it came in a larger container because they go through it like they may never eat again.

## Features

- Formulated for Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard and Pancake Tortoises.
- Added vitamins and minerals
- No artificial colors or preservatives

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000PNAJM6 |
| ASIN  | B000PNAJM6 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,355 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #51 in Reptile & Amphibian Food |
| Brand Name | Zoo Med |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,616) |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2005 |
| Date First Available  | January 1, 2005 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Directions | See Directions Before Use. |
| Included Components | ZML FOOD NAT GRSLND TORTSE 35Z |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.3 x 5.1 x 4.5 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.24 x 4.65 x 4.45 inches |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Item model number | ZM132 |
| Item model number  | ZM132 |
| Manufacturer | Zoo Med Laboratories |
| Manufacturer  | Zoo Med Laboratories |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | ZM-132 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.3 x 5.1 x 4.5 inches; 2 Pounds |
| Size | 2.18 Pound (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active |
| Target Audience Keyword | greek, leopard, pancake tortoises, reptiles, russian, sulcata |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** Zoo Med
- **Flavor:** Grassland
- **Item Form:** Pellet
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Active

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i offer both this and the forest blend to my indian star?  it looks as though they live in both habitats.   also, when soaking,  for how long?**
A: Yes, this is a good addition to any tortoise's diet, even an Indian Star tortoise! It's high in fiber as it is compressed hay/grass. I feed it a 1-3 times a week, sometimes I just throw in the pellets dry as one of my Sulcata tortoises doesn't mind eating it dry. But when I do add water, I put maybe a 1/4cup in a small bowl and add warm water just above the amount of pellets, cover with anything to keep the warmth in and let it soak for about 5 minutes. It fluffs up quite a bit so a little goes a long ways when you add water! At first they didn't like it, but eventually they'll eat it when I only offer that for a week or so. And now, when I give it to them a few times a week, they don't mind it at all! That way I can be sure they get enough solid fiber along with all the veggies and greens they get!! Enjoy and good luck!

-2 Sulcatas- 1 Russian

**Q: How long will it last once opened?**
A: How long it lasts depends on how much you feed your tortoise -- it could be more than a season for a little one, or just one season for a larger tortoise. Feed a quantity that the tortoise will finish, then clean up any remainders -- bugs like the stuff!
I use almost boiling water and let the pellets sit for at least half an hour to ensure every piece is a mushy texture.

**Q: What are the Ingredients**
A: Click on the 7.5 oz selection. Then go through the pictures. You will find the ingredients there.

**Q: Isn't 9% protein to much for a dessert tortoise (I have a sulcata)?**
A: The original "Megadiet" (Tortoise Monster Diet by Ziegler Bros.) that was recommended for years by Tortoise Group in Nevada was 12% protein & only 8.5% fiber. It was developed by nutrition specialists at the Smithsonian National Zoo to be a complete desert tortoise food, but later found to be too high protein & way too little fiber. Now they recommend this (ZooMed Grassland 9% protein/26% fiber/5:1 calcium to phosporus ratio) with growing plants to browse. I always moisten it with 2 parts water to 1 part chow until no hard pieces remain. My 2 desert torts are very big and healthy, with nice rounded shells (no "pyramiding"). They love this stuff, it just took a little getting used to. Mixed it with their favorite treats at first, then slowly cut back on the additives. TOUGH LOVE--they will eventually eat it! Their favorite occasional treats with it now are globe mallow, hibiscus flowers, dandelions, & chopped or shredded broccoli (sparingly). Avoid TOO much cabbage family--broccoli, Kale, mustard greens or collards depress their thyroids & can cause goiter. No spinach! (Its oxalic acid binds up calcium). Sure they love lettuce, but it is WORTHLESS for them, and they stop eating the good stuff! No sweet fruit, tomatoes or corn. No canned or frozen veggies or anything with sodium. Aim for at least a 2:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio, and low protein/high fiber (no dog or cat food!! Peas or beans only very sparingly--too much protein &phosphorus). For browsing you can grow dandelions, petunias, verbena, spineless cactus, hollyhocks, (young) grape leaves, rose petals, globe mallow, but use no pesticides.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great nutrition for pancake tortoises
*by N***L on June 1, 2015*

I have two pancake tortoises (Merry and Pippin). For the first couple years I had them, I fed them mixtures of deep leafy greens--e.g. kale, collard greens, dandelion greens, etc. However, I noticed that their poop wasn't always solid or frequent. The container for this food categorizes pancake tortoises as grassland tortoises, so I chose this food from the line of Zoo Med tortoise food products. At first, I just mixed this food in with their greens because I was unsure if I could get them to move away from eating leafy things. I also sprinkled a calcium supplement on the food. Almost immediately, I could tell that their pooping quality had improved. However, after a few years of that, I noticed some pyramiding on one of my tortoises (Pippin). Once I noticed that, I decided to fully convert them to this food because it is especially balanced for their nutritional needs. The container recommends gradually mixing increasing amounts of this food with greens to switch them over. Since I had been mixing it with their greens for a while, I just went ahead and switched. To my surprise, they gobble this up as eagerly as the greens. I also sprinkle a calcium supplement (Zoo Med) and multivitamin (Rep-Cal Herptivite) on it. I switched them over at the beginning of the year, and Pippin's shell looks slightly improved. She is still pretty small, so I'm hoping she will grow out of the pyramiding as she continues to eat this food blend. Overall, it's pretty easy to prepare. I typically do a 1:1 ratio of water to pellets and let it sit for 5-10 minutes as I'm getting ready in the morning. Originally, I was putting the food in a plastic reptile food dish. Because this blend has a bit higher water content, it would sometimes develop some fuzzy mold if it was left in the enclosure for more than a day. I swapped out my dish for a basic terra cotta flower pot dish and that works much better. It's still best to change out the food every day (because it dries out eventually), but now it doesn't mold since the terra cotta dish absorbs some of the water.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I need a larger container
*by S***A on October 6, 2025*

My tortoises love the zoomed gourmet tortoise diet. One loves the sweet potatoes and the other loves the carrots the best. I wish it came in a larger container because they go through it like they may never eat again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT product, affordable, nutritious and convenient
*by A***R on August 25, 2020*

I tried Mazuri first but my Desert Tortoise didn’t care for it. The pellets took a long time to soak in water and I could only get my tortoise to eat it if it stuck to his other food, fresh greens. Then, after doing some research, I decided to give this food a try. He eat it willingly right away and it’s a lot easier to prepare. 5-10 mins in a cup of water to soften it and it’s ready to go. It’s got quality ingredients, it’s convenient in lieu of buying fresh greens and very affordable. For anyone having trouble feeding it to their tortoise, soften it well and mix it in gradually. I was lucky to get mine to switch cold turkey but that’s part luck and probably because I didn’t offer food for a few days to entice his appetite. I’d highly recommend giving this product a try. It’s sold in smaller quantities for around $10 at Petco and PetSmart to test it out first.

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