The zoo is a magical place when you're a child -- making faces at the monkeys, gazing in awe at big cats who could tear you limb from limb. Then you enter adulthood, and the magic slowly fades.

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Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World Cinnamon and Churro tucked into a pumpkin birthday cake Will Dorrell, joint owner of the park, said Cinnamon and Churro both enjoyed their belated birthday party.