Pennsylvania Capitol Zoo Day brings penguins, sloths and tortoises to Harrisburg

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Pennsylvania Capitol Zoo Day brings penguins, sloths and tortoises to Harrisburg

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Updated: 1:31 PM EDT Jun 9, 2026

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Visitors got an up-close look at some amazing animal ambassadors during Zoo Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday.A penguin, sloth, tortoise, snake and other animals were on display, bringing wildlife education to life in the heart of Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

Visitors got an up-close look at some amazing animal ambassadors during Zoo Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday.

A penguin, sloth, tortoise, snake and other animals were on display, bringing wildlife education to life in the heart of Harrisburg.