Brian Ries Digital Editor Need a break from the pandemic? Take a look at these happy animals. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Sign up for our daily or breaking newsletters to stay informed. If local news is important to you, consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. *** If you need a break from the coronavirus pandemic, there is no better distraction than cute animal photos, like the clouded leopard cubs at Zoo Miami. We gathered some of the cutest Instagram posts from zoos and animal parks around Florida, where the furry, scaly and shelled denizens are experiencing a little vacation from the crowds during the state lockdown. Take a look: View this post on Instagram Adaptation Alert! Capuchin’s have a prehensile tail. Their tails can grip and help with balance; however, they cannot support their full weight. Homework Alert! Designing your own animal with a focus on adaptations https://www.jungleisland.com/education/homeschool/ A post shared by Jungle Island (@jungleisland) on Apr 7, 2020 at 8:01am PDT View this post on Instagram It’s National Zoo Lovers Day! We would’ve loved to see you come through our front gates today to show your support. Instead, you can do the next best thing by becoming a member or donating to our Wildlife Heroes Fund. #linkinbio • If you’re unable to do so, we totally get it. Please leave a comment with a favorite memory from YOUR Zoo! We’d love to hear them ❤️. #zooloversday #nationalzooloversday #closedbutstillcaring •
