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TheCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardenis paying tribute to America’s golden girl.
On Monday, the Ohio zoo announced in anews releasethat it recently named its one-month-old blue penguin Rose in remembrance of late actressBetty White, who was widely known for playing Rose Nylund on theiconic sitcomThe Golden Girls. The zoo revealed the name on Jan. 17 — what would have been White’s 100th birthday.
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In the release, Cincinnati Zoo director, Thane Maynard, revealed that White,a devoted animal lover, had supported the zoo throughout her life.
“Betty White was a huge zoo supporter and animal lover,” Maynard said in a statement.
“I had the pleasure of making her acquaintance years ago when she attended a Cincinnati Zoo fundraiser. We introduced her to our first ambassador cheetah, Angel,” he added.
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Kind words from theGreater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), the nonprofit partner of the Los Angeles Zoo, were among thetributeshonoring the actress. White started partnering with the California zoo on projects in 1966 and officially joined GLAZA’s Board of Trustees in 1974.
“Her work with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association spans more than five decades, and we are grateful for her enduring friendship, lifelong advocacy for animals, and tireless dedication to supporting our mission,” he added.
source: people.com
