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🌱 Patch AM: Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo says goodbye to beloved bison Wendy

Also, don't miss Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026 on the Norristown Patch calendar

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Hi Norristown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo says goodbye to beloved bison Wendy
  • Inside the unusual friendship drawing scientists to Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo

Also on today's calendar: Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beloved Elmwood Park Zoo Animal Dies (patch.com) — Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo is mourning Wendy, a 23-year-old American bison who spent her entire life at the local zoo and was recently euthanized after a decline in health. Staff say she far exceeded a typical bison's lifespan and became a familiar favorite for generations of visitors, cared for by a devoted veterinary and keeper team.
   

• What's Really Going On Inside Animals' Heads? (whyy.org) — Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo gets a spotlight as a reporter visits to profile the unusual bond between Hunter the red-tailed hawk and Stan the turkey vulture, part of a broader look at animal emotions. The episode also explores research on primates, horses, lab beagles, and even crabs and lobsters to understand how animals experience feelings and pain.
   

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Ok Norristown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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