PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The cast of "The Lion King" visited the Philadelphia Zoo to meet their real-life "counterparts" from the show.
Cast members got a personal tour from staff at the zoo and also had the opportunity to feed some of the animals, including the giraffes.
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Some of the stars from the show said when preparing for their roles, they watched a lot of YouTube videos to be able to mimic animal movements.
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But coming to the zoo is a reminder of the art they put on stage at the Academy of Music.
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Disney's "The Lion King" is playing right now at the Academy of Music and runs until September 10.
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