Cougs visit the San Diego Zoo

For locals who chose to spend their Christmas Day at the San Diego zoo, the sight of exotic animals paled in comparison to the spectacle of watching the Washington State football players explore.

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Sun., Dec. 25, 2016

Injured WSU wide receiver River Cracraft and cornerback Marcellus Pippins enter the San Diego Zoo for a a tour with teammates before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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WSU defensive end Nick Begg snaps photos of his friends as he enters the San Diego Zoo for a tour before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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A pink flamingo is seen at the San Diego Zoo during the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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WSU receiver snaps photos of animals during a visit to the San Diego Zoo before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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WSU cornerback Marcellus Pippins checks out a safari-style hat during a visit to the San Diego Zoo before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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WSU players mingle with a giraffe the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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WSU players check out the San Diego Zoo before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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Injured WSU wide receiver River Cracraft enters the San Diego Zoo for a a tour before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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A panda snacks on some bamboo before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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WSU's Robert Taylor, left, and Keith Harrington pose for photos a giant statue of a tiger during a tour of The San Diego Zoo before the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at The San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.

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WSU seniors Shalom Luani (18) and Robert Barber (92) mug for a photo after practice before the the 2016 Holiday Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at San Diego Mesa College in San Diego, Calif.

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