These Brookfield Zoo Giraffes Just Went Outside After Chicago's Long Winter, And Their Expression is All of Us
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Mild Chicago-area temperatures allowed the Brookfield Zoo's giraffes to get outside for the first time since winter began, and they took full advantage of it, galloping and stretching their legs so happily they seemed to be dancing. Photos of the giraffes' response seem to correspond with the rest of Chicago's excitement to jump into spring.
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Potoka, a 6-year-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo, stretches his legs today, March 5. With the milder temperatures the giraffe herd has access to their outdoor habitat.
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Brookfield Zoo’s giraffes, including Arnieta (foreground) and Potoka, were given access to their outdoor habitat, today, March 5.
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With temperatures in the high 40s, Brookfield Zoo’s giraffes, including Arnieta (left) and Potoka, can be seen in their outdoor habitat. When outside for the first time following winter, they tend to run around stretching their legs.
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Potoka, a 6-year-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo, stretches his legs today, March 5. With the milder temperatures the giraffe herd has access to their outdoor habitat.
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Arnieta, a 13-year-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo, stretches her legs after being given access to the outdoor habitat today, March 5.
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Brookfield Zoo’s giraffes, including Arnieta (foreground) and Potoka, were given access to their outdoor habitat, today, March 5.
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With temperatures in the high 40s, Brookfield Zoo’s giraffes, including Potoka (left) and Arnieta, can be seen in their outdoor habitat. When outside for the first time following winter, they tend to run around stretching their legs.
