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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By RJ Sangosti | rsangosti@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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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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