# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jethro is turning 119 - LET'S SHELL-ABRATE!!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: He's slow, he's steady, and he's officially older than the airplane, the Model T, and your great-great-grandmother's wedding photos. Jethro, our beloved Giant Aldabra Tortoise, is turning 119 years young and we are rolling out the red carpet (well, the green grass) to celebrate.

The party kicks off at 12:00 PM, with the main event with a giant watermelon birthday cake and a group sing-along of "Happy Birthday" at 12:30 PM sharp. (Pro tip: watermelon is Jethro's all-time favorite. He waits all year for this.)

? A spectacular watermelon birthday cake crafted by our keepers
? Live music to set the celebratory mood
? Surprise guests stopping by to wish Jethro well
? A community-wide sing-along - bring your voice, hit those high notes
? Photo opportunities with the birthday boy himself

Born in 1907, Jethro has lived through two world wars, the moon landing, the invention of the internet, and roughly 43,470 sunrises. 

As a Giant Aldabra Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea), he's part of one of the longest-living species on Earth and a true ambassador for his kind here at Leesburg Animal Park.

In tortoise years, Jethro is still very much in his prime. In human terms, he's old enough to remember when bread cost a nickel.

The birthday party is free with regular park admission, and no advance RSVP is required though we'd love to see you on the Facebook event page so we can plan enough cake (kidding —Jethro gets the whole thing).

? Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (cake & singing at 12:30)
? Leesburg Animal Park · Jethro's home

Bring the kids. Bring the camera. Bring a song in your heart. Birthdays this big only come around once a century and you don't want to miss this one.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leesburg/jethro-is-turning-119-lets-shell-abrate/200030082225940
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leesburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA, United States, Virginia 20175
- **lat**: 39.08442
- **long**: -77.59229
- **full address**: 19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA, United States, Virginia 20175

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jethro is turning 119 - LET'S SHELL-ABRATE!! being held?
  - **A:** Jethro is turning 119 - LET'S SHELL-ABRATE!! takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA, United States, Virginia 20175.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jethro is turning 119 - LET'S SHELL-ABRATE!!?
  - **A:** Jethro is turning 119 - LET'S SHELL-ABRATE!! is organized by Leesburg Animal Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jethro is turning 119 - LET'S SHELL-ABRATE!! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leesburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jethro is turning 119 - LET'S SHELL-ABRATE!! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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