2020 Year In Review: Rhode Island's Best Animal Stories

Newport RI

22 December, 2020

12:30 PM

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Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2020 and recalling some of the biggest and best news stories from the year. Here in Rhode Island, it's been a busy year for animals of all shapes and sizes, from new babies at the zoo to bear sightings around the state. Here's a look at some of the wildest, wackiest animal stories from around the Rhode Island Patch network this year. Bristol Police Welcome Fuzzy New RecruitK9 Brody dozed on the chief's desk during his swearing-in ceremony at Bristol Police Headquarters. Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes Baby FlamingoIt's been 22 years since a Chilean flamingo chick hatched at the Providence zoo. Meet Franklin: Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes Newest Addition Franklin is a tamandua named in memory of his father. Potter League Has 'Poorly Drawn Pet' Fundraiser Amid Coronavirus Donate $15, and they'll draw a picture of your cat. No promises it will be good, though. Roger Williams Park Zoo Holding Contest To Name Baby Sloth Here's your chance to name the zoo's newest arrival while donating to a good cause.