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Akron Zoo unveils new 'state-of-the-art' animal hospital

WKYC and FOX 8 News both report the Akron Zoo has opened a new animal hospital, a facility they describe as state-of-the-art; the ribbon is cut.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
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Photo: Akron Zoo
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFolks, tonight our team coverage heads to Akron, Ohio, where the zoo has unveiled a brand new animal hospital that WKYC calls state-of-the-art.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA zoo opened a clinic, Chip.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA clinic, Hank, that FOX 8 News says is state-of-the-art too, so that is two newsrooms, one hospital and zero doubt.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLet's go to the live map.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIs the map just the zoo?

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt is the zoo, with a red circle around the hospital, and I have never felt more informed in my life.

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFine, it's a very nice hospital, and the animals deserve it. That is the most hopeful thing I've said all week.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrock, will Akron see any storms today, or does the zoo have clear skies ahead?

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