Published August 27. 2020 03:08PM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
The Lehigh Valley Zoo welcomed guests Aug. 20 to once again help feed giraffes, Murphy and Tatu.
Feeding the giraffes had been stopped earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Visitors needed to purchase tickets upon arrival at the zoo for one of four scheduled feeding times.
Since feeding the giraffes is so popular, visitors should schedule their available time as soon as possible.
Thursday’s first feeding filled quickly and smiling eyes, as face masks covered hidden smiles, could be seen.
PRESS PHOTO BY LOU WHEELAND Tatu and Murphy head for the feeding platform at the Lehigh Valley Zoo giraffe exhibit Aug. 20 so visitors could feed them mixed greens. Additional photos appear on page A2.
Visitors to the Lehigh Valley Zoo's giraffe feeding event are asked to wash their hands before feeding Murphy and Tatu. Edna Pristas helps granddaughter, Paxton Pristas, 2, get washed up.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Lehigh Valley Zoo Animal Keeper Cait Keim of Schnecksville treats Murphy to a small kibble while waiting for visitors to feed Murphy and Tatu mixed greens.
Clara McWilliams of Schnecksville hands Tatu a treat. Kaylyn Devine, lead keeper at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, looks on.
