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January 2, 2019

The Zoo Crew Experience
2018 Saving Wildlife Successes
January 1, 2019

2018 Saving Wildlife Successes
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  1. Get to Know Giraffes

  2. Toro's Training Camp
  3. 2:00 PM

    Feed the Giraffes (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
  4. 2:30 PM

    Featured Feathers
  5. 3:30 PM

    Song of the Siamang
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