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Our National Zookeeper Week celebration continues with our Africa team! Part of their daily routine in Africa is preparing diets for the animals. With six lions and three African painted dogs, the Africa department goes through a LOT of meat in a day. Morning prep usually involves getting meatballs or cubed meat ready for training sessions, while afternoon prep can vary depending on the type of meat getting fed that night. Each lion gets a specific amount of food that animal care staff weigh out