Birmingham Bill, the resident groundhog at the Birmingham Zoo, predicted six more weeks of winter during a wildlife program held before a filled-to-capacity crowd inside the auditorium.
Kelly Garrison introduced several animals that are part of an educational program for the zoo. Garrison explained that since Bill took last year's Groundhog Day off because he took a little trip and learned about animals from around the globe.
After the program, families lined up for pictures with Bill as he hopped onto a tree stump and posed for pictures.
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Birmingham Bill snacks on a peanut while posing for pictures. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Whitt Jones poses for a picture as his sister Elies Jones checks out Birmingham Bill eating a snack. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Kelly Garrison feeds Birmingham Bill a couple of snacks before listening to his prediction. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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The crowd reacts to the news of more winter predicted by Birmingham Bill. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Kelly Garrison leads a Serval, an African cat before the crowd. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Birmingham Bill snacks on a peanut while posing for pictures. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Kelly Garrison feeds a Serval, an African cat before the crowd. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Birmingham Bill snacks on a peanut while posing for pictures. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Birmingham Bill snacks on a peanut while posing for pictures. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
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Birmingham Bill snacks on a peanut while posing for pictures. Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday February 2, 2016 where Birmingham Bill whispered to Kelly Garrison he saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Bill was part of a wildlife show presented by the zoo staff as a way to educate the public about animals their habitats and food. Photo by Frank Couch
