The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, hosted an event called Animal Play Day on June 21st. This event coincided with World Giraffe Day, a worldwide day of recognition for giraffes. The zoo is located at 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX.
World Giraffe Day was established by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Further details about the event and World Giraffe Day can be found through the Gladys Porter Zoo.
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