
Tourists are flocking to Toronto Zoo to see common Scottish animal we have for free
A common Scottish animal has been put on display at a Toronto Zoo and people are flocking to see it. While we may be used to seeing the animal in fields across the country, those across the pond do not peek them as regularly. The addition to Toronto Zoo has sent attendees into a meltdown as they can't get over the newest showcase.
The charm of Highland Cows has taken Canadian tourists by storm, with the Toronto Zoo confirming they would be displaying the creatures from now on. The cattle brothers on display are expected to grow twice their size – and zoo officials are just as excited as members of the public.
Marc Brandson, the manager of wildlife care at Toronto Zoo, says the pair weigh around 300 to 400 pounds and have completed their quarantine time.
The duo are now living just outside the Eurasia Wilds section of the zoo and members of the public can't wait to see them for the first time.
There are hopes the pair will be brought up to task for being animal ambassadors, exhibitions in the zoo which have people inspecting the animals closer. Marc said: "Each and every day, our outreach and discovery staff are working to get them to that level."
While the pair do not have any names yet, people on the Toronto Zoo Instagram are going wild over the new Highland cows. The pair are expected to get more active in the zoo once the weather gets cooler.
A post to the zoo's Instagram story has sent people into a frenzy as they all lose it after seeing how fluffy the animals are. An upload to YouTube confirming the animals were at the zoo has also left people thrilled.
One user wrote: "Funny creatures." Another added: "Great work!"
It comes as the zoo celebrates 51 years of connecting people with wildlife. A post to their Instagram earlier today (August 15), congratulated the "groundbreaking conservation efforts" at the zoo, including the recent introduction of two Highland cows.
The post reads: "As we celebrate 51 years of connecting you with wildlife and wild spaces, know that your Zoo has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation, education, and creating unforgettable experiences for every member and guest that has journeyed through our doors.
"From the arrival of favourites like Puppe, Charles and Jonah to groundbreaking conservation efforts which include the construction of our soon to be finished Community Conservation Centre, we've accomplished so much together and there's still more to come!
"In time for our 52nd birthday next August, we hope to showcase your new front entrance and the opening of our Community Conservation Centre.
"We cannot continue to be the community funded, conservation science organization operating a world class Zoo without your support and passion for wildlife.
"Thank you for being part of our journey and here's to another 51 years and more of learning, adventure and fighting extinction."

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