London Zoo Weigh In Day!

    Every August over 16,000 animals at the London Zoo have their height and weight recorded. As you can see, the animals absolutely love it!

    Matt Stopera
    by Matt Stopera

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Let's begin with the giant tortoises!

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    Next up, the meerkats!

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    Here come the giraffes...

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    A giraffe prepares to be weighed and measured.

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    Now it's time for the African Millipedes!

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    Next up, Elton, an eight-week old Spectacled Owl!

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    Last, but certainly not least, the penguins!

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    In this picture, Vicki Fyson a trainee keeper, prepares to weigh a Rockhopper penguin.

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    Time for measurements.

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