Cast Your Vote! Utica Zoo Electing Their First Ever Pre-ZOO-dent

It's election time at the Utica Zoo, and it's one you're needed for!

The Utica Zoo is looking to officially name their very first Pre-zoo-dent, and the animals are going wild trying to pick a winner. There are currently five animals in the running, and they need YOU to help choose the best candidate.

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The election will decide the Utica Zoo's first animal-leader, who will serve as an animal ambassador and face of the zoo. It's an important position all of the animals are taking VERY seriously.

By visiting their website, you can support your favorite candidate by making a donation to the election campaign. For every $10 donated, your candidate will receive five-extra votes... just like any other election!

Photo via Utica Zoo

The official voting date will take place in-person at the Utica Zoo between February 18th and 20th. A winner will then be decided on February 20th, in order to recognize Presidents Day.

Here's a look at this years candidates...

Credit - The Utica Zoo

Brenton - The Canada Lynx

Representing the North Trek Trail, Breton hopes to introduce a policy that will give individuals the ability to flip their day-to-day schedules to a nighttime one, letting their other nocturnal species thrive.

Credit - The Utica Zoo

Creamy - The White-Naped Crane

Representing Asian Realm, as the oldest member of the Zoo (41 years), Creamy has spent most of his campaign using his age to relate to other older voters to convince them that taking medications from the keepers is to help them feel better, not worse (though he himself sometimes struggles with this idea as well).

Credit - The Utica Zoo

Mei Lin - The Red Panda

Representing Forever Forests, Mei Lin hopes to introduce a policy that will designate nap times in both work and school, as well as enough snack breaks during the day to eat roughly 20-30% of your own body weight in food.

Credit - The Utica Zoo

Tasha - The Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Representing Backyards and Barnyards, Tasha hopes to introduce a policy that will deliver more petting and hand-fed food to those that need it in her area – specifically for her and her friends.

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Zara - The Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra

Representing African Ridge, Zara hopes to introduce a policy that proposes kids should be able to hold more responsibilities at the zoo, gaining a lot of traction with younger voters.

Make your contribution today on their website and support the Utica Zoo!

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