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New at the Philadelphia Zoo: Animal plant sculptures
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Topiaries are now in bloom at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Why it matters: Cue the selfie lines.
Zoom in: The zoo has unveiled a trio of larger-than-life plant sculptures this week.
- 🦅 Bald eagle: A 10-by-8-foot topiary made up of 3,200 plants.
- 🐢 Galápagos tortoise: 7-by-12 feet and 3,100 plants.
- 🐻 Bear with cub: 8-by-4 feet and 2,500 plants.
If you go: The topiaries are spread out across the zoo's campus, so look for them on your next visit.
