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Patrick turns 34, receives a royal cloak, and then ties the perfect knot – because even jungle royalty needs a signature look! 👑🦧✨ King behavior. #metrorichmondzoo #rva #orangutans pic.twitter.com/TWaSR7sUDx
— Metro Richmond Zoo (@metrorhmdzoo) May 12, 2025

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