Posted by Kirsten Pisto, communications
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| Photo by Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo |
The Seahawks 12s are getting wild! Animals across the zoo
showed up to the pregame today. Penguins, lion cubs, lemurs, grizzly bears,
wolves and even a few tropical frogs joined the roster. We’re cheering on the
Hawks as they advance to the NFC Championship. Special Seahawks enrichment
treats from their keepers coaches motivated these athletes to execute those
football moves!
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Seahawks play. Let’s take a look at the best plays of the day…
We started off with a three-cub drill to evaluate the
agility, quickness and movement of the youngest lionbacks. They showed great
promise with their ball handling skills and lightning-fast pass rushes. Let’s just say Earl Thomas would be mighty
proud of these cublets.
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| Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo |
Mimicking Richard Sherman, this cub performed a sneak cornerback
takeaway from his brother. A true cornerback pick.
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| Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo |
Mom Adia got in on the game too, but her contribution was
complete Beast Mode (AKA watch yourself). You know she was channeling Marshawn
Lynch when she stared down the camera. No words necessary.
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| Photo by Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo |
Xerxes showed exemplary skills in blocking and protecting the
cutest quarterback ever. Go Xerxes, you are totally Max Unger-esque.
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| Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo |
The wolves took it up a notch with some wild kicking moves.
Check out our own Steven Hauschka here in the Northern Trail.
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| Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo |
The lemurs came through with some phenomenal receiving
moves. This primate’s got good hands! Look out Doug Baldwin.
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| Photo by John Loughlin/Woodland Park Zoo |
Kam Chancellor knows that leaping over offensive lines is
key to blocking field goals. These red-eye tree frogs are ready to defend this
football. So ready.
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| Photo by Kirsten Pisto/Woodland Park Zoo |
Keema went for a pass rush. We’re pretty sure this griz is
rooting for Bobby Wagner.
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| Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo |
When it came to team penguin, it was all about the 12th Man.
Fascinated with the flag, these fans preferred bringing the Beast Quake to
actually playing ball. We can’t blame them; it’s the best position in the
house!
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| Photo by John Loughlin/Woodland Park Zoo |
There was obviously a penguin huddle.
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| Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo |
Tiny is mighty! “Why not us?” That’s right little yellow
hourglass tree frog, make Russell Wilson proud.
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| Photo by Kirsten Pisto/Woodland Park Zoo |
Our own Harris’s hawk knows how to rally! Kakawww!
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| Photo by Stan Milkowski/Woodland Park Zoo |
All in all it was a fine day for football. And treats hidden
inside footballs.
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| Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo |
Good luck Seahawks, we’re behind you all the way!
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| Photo by Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo |
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