WATCH: Detroit Zoo animals celebrate Valentine's Day during Heart Fest

Animals receive special treats

When a male penguin finds a mate, he gifts her a pebble. (Photo: Detroit Zoo)

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Animals at the Detroit Zoo celebrated Valentine's Day early Thursday with special treats.

Wolves tear into piñatas during Heart Fest at the Detroit Zoo on Feb. 7, 2019. (WDIV)

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Penguins, red pandas, wolverines, polar bears and wolves received treat-filled piñatas, heart-shaped ice treats and painted rocks to play with, tear apart and eat. The event is part of a daily program that strives to make sure the animals have changing and complex environments.

A wolverine and a red panda play with special treats on Feb. 7, 2019 at the Detroit Zoo. (WDIV)

Another Heart Fest will be held Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the zoo at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak.

See the animals enjoying the treats in the video below.


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