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Red Sox, Pirates jokes write themselves after Boston, Pittsburgh zoos trade gorillas
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and Boston's Franklin Park Zoo have completed a gorilla trade, sparking jokes about the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates. This unusual zoo trade has caught the attention of sports fans and animal lovers alike.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium trades gorillas with Boston's Franklin Park Zoo
- The trade has sparked jokes related to the Red Sox and Pirates
- The announcement has gained attention from sports fans and animal lovers
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It's huge trade news in the world of zoos, and the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates jokes find a way to write themselves.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is pulling off a gorilla blockbuster with Boston's Franklin Park Zoo.
Yes, this is real.
The Pittsburgh zoo is sending away a 7-year old male, Frankie, who is a western lowland gorilla.
Boston is sending 33-year old Little Joe back to Pittsburgh. He's a silverback.
And yes, social media latched onto this quickly:
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If you'll allow us to dig a little deeper into this, it's quite entertaining.
Pittsburgh has decided its going to build its team around a 33-year old gorilla. The silverback is a big-time acquisition, but it comes at the cost of a western lowland gorilla still approaching his prime.
Q&A
What gorillas were traded between the Boston and Pittsburgh zoos?
The specific gorillas involved in the trade have not been disclosed in the announcement.
How are the Red Sox and Pirates connected to the gorilla trade?
Jokes have emerged linking the gorilla trade to the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighting the humorous nature of the situation.
What is the significance of the gorilla trade for the zoos involved?
The trade is seen as a major event for both the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo, potentially enhancing their animal exhibits.
