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|Articles|December 31, 2021
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1. Alabama petting zoo temporarily closes after deadly fire
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A fire broke out in May at the Noccalula Falls Park petting zoo in Gadsden, Alabama. Seventy-five animals died. Among the animals that died were birds, baby alligators, a tortoise, 10 turtles, and 20 to 25 guinea pigs.
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