Calgary Zoo kicks off 'lovey' Valentine's weekend with penguin treats

Penguins, hippos and gorillas all get some special lovin'

CBC News
Posted: Feb 12, 2016

A penguin stands on a frozen heart-shaped fish block, a Valentine's Day treat. (Evelyne Asselin/CBC)

The Calgary Zoo has kicked off a "lovey, hearty" Valentine's weekend with special heart-shaped treats for the penguins, zoo officials said.

Curator Colleen Baird is aiming for a "lovey" weekend at the zoo. (Evelyne Asselin/CBC)

The penguins were given herring — frozen into special shapes — to play with before eating the fish as the ice blocks melt.
It's all part of the zoo's Valentine's weekend celebrations, which go on until Sunday.
"We do some fun [activities] themed in a lovey, hearty way," says general curator Colleen Baird.
Tomorrow, in honour of World Hippo Day, the hippos will be getting special watermelon treats.

Lobi the river hippo is in for a watermelon treat on Saturday, which happens to be World Hippo Day. (Calgary Zoo)

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