The Point Defiance Zoo posted animals having a “beary gourd time” when they got pumpkin treats for Halloween.
On Friday the zoo gave us a glimpse of polar bear twins Astra and Laerke gnawing on their pumpkins.
Polar bear twins Astra and Laerke are having beary gourd times! 🎃 See them enjoy more pumpkin treats this weekend during Zoo Boo! 👻
— Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (@PtDefianceZoo) October 13, 2023
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On Saturday, the zoo posted walruses enjoying propellor clams and other fresh seafood in the shape of a jack-o-lantern.
Walrus-sized fun at Zoo Boo this weekend! 👻 Our walruses enjoyed delicious propeller clams and other fresh seafood shaped into a giant jack-o-lantern for enrichment. 🎃
— Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (@PtDefianceZoo) October 14, 2023
Zoo Boo fun is included with Zoo admission! Get your tickets for tomorrow. 🎟️: https://t.co/CT8UvBKqGL pic.twitter.com/4tT1X69zFD
On Sunday, the zoo revealed an up-close look at “the best sniffer” aka Tilli the aardvark. The 18-year-old got a pumpkin filled with whipped cream and mealworms.
The best sniffer is out for another Zoo Boo! 👻 Tilli the 18 year old aardvark enjoys a pumpkin filled with whipped cream and tasty mealworms for enrichment. 🎃
— Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (@PtDefianceZoo) October 15, 2023
📹: Keeper Alex pic.twitter.com/E4f7s9JsR9
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