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Blitzen won't budge till Dec. 24. 'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the Metro zoo, most creatures were stiring, except for Santa's crew(...)
Blitzen won't budge till Dec. 24. 'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the Metro zoo, most creatures were stiring, except for Santa's crew(...)

Blitzen won't budge till Dec. 24. 'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the Metro zoo, most creatures were stiring, except for Santa's crew(...)

Date12/10/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Blitzen won't budge till Dec. 24. 'Twas the week before Christmas; and all through the Metro zoo; most creatures were stiring; except for Santa's crew?Santa Claus has accepted an invitation to visit the zoo; and he'll bring along his elves and sleigh too. Children of all ages are invited to bring their letters; and save o postage to the North Pole; to the grounds on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa; Dasher; Dancer and the others will be at the Americas Restaurant; next to the polar bear exhibit.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116392F
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