Toby the Turtle

Toby

Toby the Tortoise is a small turtle who is the best animal friends with Doris and Kevin. He is a little scared sometimes. He is also voiced by Bob Saker.

Physical Appearance

He’s a blue turtle and has a blue and a periwinkle shell. Despite being called a "tortoise", he’s actually a turtle.

Personality

Toby has a good relationship with Doris and Kevin. He and the other 2 are notable for having fun together. He’s actually scared of thunderstorms as revealed in Episode 14.

Appearances

Season 1

• The Story of Kevin the Crocodile (first appearance)

• The Story of Giggles and Tickles

• The Story of the Juicy Fruit Tree

• The Story of the Elephant Bird

• The Story of Toby the Tortoise

• The Story of Molly and Nathalie

• The Story of Ronald and the Tic Tic Bird (no lines)

• The Story of Gary the Dromedary

• The Story of Doris the Duck

Season 2

• The Story of the Dawn Chorus

• The Story of Kevin's Magic Trick

• The Story of Alan the Aardvark

• The Story of Casper the Chameleon

• The Story of Georgina's Bumbleberry Soup (last appearance)

Gallery

Animation

Trivia

• Toby is based on a African helmeted turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa).

• Since he is incorrectly called a "tortoise", Toby is actually a turtle. This is to avoid confusion between the sea turtles and the land tortoise.

• Toby was inspired by the drawing of a turtle designed by Vrombaut as a child.

• His first appearance was actually Episode 2, despite being shown in the opening song.