Why can't you see the animals at Woodland Park Zoo?

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Why can't you see the animals at Woodland Park Zoo?

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May 25, 2012

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Have you ever been to Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo and had a difficult time seeing the animals through all of the trees and plants? Well, it’s supposed to be that way. It’s all by design. The naturalistic animal exhibit was born in Seattle at Woodland Park Zoo nearly 30 years ago. Read more on I Wonder Why ... ?

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May 25, 2012

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Why can't you see the animals at Woodland Park Zoo?

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