this post was submitted on 31 Oct 2024
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[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 days ago

As an ex-zookeeper, Yes, because of multiple reasons.

A) Seasonal vegetables are cheap and often donated B) Seasonal items increase social media activity. C) Seasonal items are typically in-line with natural cycles that align with wild animals.

There's literally no downside. Financial benefit, social benefit, and benefits to the well-being for the animal.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago

Stay back from my pumpkin. I am eating here!

[–] penguinsAreRapists 7 points 4 days ago

That pumpkin looks so small in his big ass mouth

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago
[–] feedum_sneedson 6 points 4 days ago

I am very glad.

[–] FlashMobOfOne 4 points 4 days ago

Hell yes.

Enjoy that pumpkin, king.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

The San Diego zoo is the best zoo I've ever been to. The animals there seem very well taken care of.