Zoos participate in cutest animal challenge

American zoos tweet animal photos

SAN ANTONIO – A competition referred to as the #CuteAnimalTweetOff has zoos nationwide competing to see who has the cutest animals.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo sent out a news release to alert the public that it added a grey seal pup to the family.

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A Virginia resident tweeted a photo of the seal to the Virginia Aquarium, saying, “Your move,” and the tweets continued from there.

See some of the #CuteAnimalTweetOff photos below.

The San Antonio Zoo accepted the challenge and tweeted:

Not enough cuteness? Here's a few more:

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