Aldabra tortoises cannot be raised in deep water. Aldabra giant tortoises are terrestrial animals and live in a wide variety of habitats including scrub forests, mangrove swamps, coastal dunes and beaches, each with its own unique vegetation. The most tortoises are found in grasslands called platins. Due to extensive long-term grazing, some areas have developed a habitat known as tortoise turf, which grows a variety of grasses and herbs and is a natural habitat for several smaller species.

The Aldabra tortoise will be alone Living in groups, most tend to gather on open grasslands. And they are most active in the morning, when they spend time looking for food. They burrow underground or rest in swamps to cool off in hot weather. They are excellent swimmers with natural buoyancy.