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PHOTO GALLERY: World Animal Day


  • By Nick Friedman
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 8, 2012
  • Sarasota
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PHOTO GALLERY: World Animal Day
Garrett Sennott shows off his face paint.
Garrett Sennott shows off his face paint.
Tammy Schultz and her daughter, Zondra
Tammy Schultz and her daughter, Zondra
Pam Rosaire introduces the crowd to her chimpanzee, Chance.
Pam Rosaire introduces the crowd to her chimpanzee, Chance.
Dr. Rick Piatt poses with two monkeys.
Dr. Rick Piatt poses with two monkeys.
Pam Rosaire leads a lemur around the audience.
Pam Rosaire leads a lemur around the audience.
Suzy Kalin and Lisa Rosaire
Suzy Kalin and Lisa Rosaire
Luci Beth Hamm stands with her daughters, Jayme and Bailey
Luci Beth Hamm stands with her daughters, Jayme and Bailey
Denise Falvey sits with her 4-year-old daughter, Brooklynn, who celebrated her birthday at the event.
Denise Falvey sits with her 4-year-old daughter, Brooklynn, who celebrated her birthday at the event.

 

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