Travanko tortoises eat grasses the most in the wild, followed by wild fruits, and occasionally mushrooms.

In captivityTravanko tortoises can be fed melons, fruits, Vegetables and other plants can also be fed small insects and lean meat. The bait should be washed and disinfected before feeding to prevent residual pesticides and harmful substances. Generally, it is fed once a day, and the amount of each feeding should be enough for the Travanco tortoise to eat. In the early spring and late autumn, due to the unstable temperature, it can be fed once every two days. Even if the Travanco tortoise has an appetite, it should be fed less or not.