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When Pullen had alligators and bears: Remnants of the old zoo at Pullen Park Even through most Raleigh families grow up visiting Pullen Park, many have no idea the park once hosted bears, alligators and wild cats - oh my!

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Pullen Park is hosting a first-ever week-long scavenger hunt to celebrate St. Patricks Day. The Raleigh park will hold a Shamrocks and Shenanigans scavenger hunt between Monday, March 15, and Sunday, March 21. Costumes are encouraged as participants search for clues throughout the park. "So, theyll come here and theyll complete a scavenger hunt around the park looking for little shamrocks," said Allora Spruill with Raleigh City Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources. "On each...

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor You can now read a picture book as you walk through Pullen Park. The city recently unveiled a StoryWalk at the park near downtown Raleigh — a short walk that features the pages of a story along a path, so you can read along. The book featured is "Not Norman: A Goldfish Story," by Kelly Bennett. Its about a boy who wants a pet, but not his pet fish, Norman. The book begins at the top of the event lawn stairs and will be available until the end of...

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