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Photos: Gorilla Little Joe’s birthday at the Franklin Park Zoo

Little Joe, one of the gorillas at the Franklin Park Zoo, had a happy birthday celebration Monday.

The zoo celebrated Little Joe’s 20th birthday by giving him and the other gorillas enrichment treats.

Guests at the zoo took part in the celebration by signing a birthday car and enjoying a piece of cake.

The birthday helped kick off the zoo’s week of events for school vacation week.


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