RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSarah Dugger, of the Denver Zoo, feeds mealworms to a tamandua, named Rio, during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostKatie Fair, of the Denver Zoo, shows off a prehensile tail porcupine, named Koko, during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostState Representative Barbara McLachlan, left, checks out a prehensile tail porcupine, named Koko, during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver. Katie Fair, of the Denver Zoo, feed Koko sweet potatoes.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA banner hangs on the railings of the Colorado State Capitol during Denver Zoo Day on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJanna Dewey, of the Denver Zoo, shows off a ball python, named Jojo, during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTamra Ward, of the Denver Zoo, wears her cheetah print shoes during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSarah Dugger, of the Denver Zoo, shows off a tamandua, named Rio, during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAnimal ambassadors with the Denver Zoo, show off a prehensile tail porcupine, named Koko, during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
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Sarah Dugger, of the Denver Zoo, feeds mealworms to a tamandua, named Rio, during Denver Zoo Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 18, 2017 in Denver.
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The Denver Zoo was recognized by Colorado state lawmakers on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 for Denver Zoo Day at the Capitol in Denver.
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