Woodland Park Zoo Elephant to predict winner of Apple Cup

amrook — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:11:21 +0000

amrook Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:11am

For the second year in a row, Woodland Park Zoo’s female Asian elephant Chai will predict the winner of the Apple Cup. Last year Chai accurately predicted the Huskies to take the game, making her forecasting record for the Apple Cup 1-0.

Anne-Marije Rook

Grimson and grey or purple and gold? For the second year in a row, Woodland Park Zoo’s female Asian elephant Chai will predict the winner of the Apple Cup on Nov 22.

Elephant-sized papier mache apples and football-shaped ice treats representing crimson and grey and purple and gold will be placed in the elephant exhibit for the 32-year-old elephant to make her pick. Fans are invited to cheer Chai on for their favorite team.

Last year Chai accurately predicted the Huskies to take the game, making her forecasting record for the Apple Cup 1-0.

The pachyderm prediction is a part of the zoo’s Apple Cup celebration and admission discount. From Nov. 21 through Nov. 27, Husky and Cougar fans can receive half off zoo admission by sporting any garb from University of Washington or Washington State University, such as a jersey, sweatshirt, hat or gloves, or showing a valid student ID from either university.

Chai will make her prediction on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 11:00 a.m.

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