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Updated: 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006 | Posted: 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006

Zoo Open Despite Snow, Cold



SEATTLE —

Schools are closed Tuesday in Seattle and some streets are still icy, and snow-covered, but the Woodland Park Zoo is open.

Spokesman Jim Bennett said a few keepers had trouble getting to work but animals are getting food, water and their daily care.

He said many of the animals can handle the temperatures in the 20s. The wolves love it and the bears don't care, although they are a little sleepy this time of year.

The gorillas have heating elements to keep them warm.

And if the elephants and giraffes don't feel like going outside they can stay in their warm barns.

People who want to warm up can check out the tropical rain forest building where it's always warm and moist.

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