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Exotic Animals Get Christmas Trees as Toys
Animals  (tags: exotic animals, lions, tigers, unsold Christmas trees, donated by a vendor, toys, scratching posts )

Betty
- 337 days ago - wral.com
Animals at the Conservators' Center played with donated Christmas trees on Saturday. The annual Christmas Tree Toss lets lions, tigers and other exotic animals use the trees as toys.
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Jen D. (79)
Sunday January 4, 2009, 12:39 pm
Really nice idea! At least these trees are not just thrown away, and the cats do need all the enrichment they deserve. Thanks for sharing.
 

Kathy W. (301)
Sunday January 4, 2009, 2:07 pm
How cool. Looked like they were enjoying themselves!
Thanks Betty.
 

Barbarocat Kay (654)
Sunday January 4, 2009, 2:28 pm
I saw this story on my local news only it was elephants who ate the tress. At any rate, it's good to see the trees being consumed by animals. That's what I call "being put to good use!" Thanks Betty, happily noted.
 

Joycey B. (696)
Sunday January 4, 2009, 5:42 pm
Thanks for this great story Betty. Thanks for sending Charles.
 

Gorilly Girl (371)
Sunday January 4, 2009, 8:41 pm
Wish they could have been set free in a sanctuary at least...but yeah for the trees.

Big Gorilly Hugs
 

Francesca L. (153)
Tuesday January 6, 2009, 5:52 am
What a lovely story - thank you Betty!
 
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