Audubon Zoo's T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Spring is Right Around the Corner

He also foresees fabulous Mardi Gras weather and an exciting NBA All-Star Game featuring a top performance by the Pelicans’ Anthony Davis

Summary

Winter is almost done according to Audubon Zoo’s T-boy the nutria, who made his annual Groundhog Day prediction on Thursday morning with the help of representatives of the New Orleans Pelicans.

T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.
T-Boy the Nutria Predicts Good Weather for Mardi Gras

At the Pelican's Nest on February 2, T-Boy the Nutria predicted good weather for Mardi Gras and a good game for Anthony Davis at the NBA All-Star Game.

Winter is almost done according to Audubon Zoo’s T-boy the nutria, who made his annual Groundhog Day prediction on Thursday morning with the help of representatives of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Emerging from a hole at the center of a replica of the Smoothie King Center basketball court that will host the NBA’s best players later this month, T-boy once again disputed the earlier prognostication by Punxsutawney Phil, the renowned Pennsylvania groundhog who saw his shadow, signaling a long winter.

“Because there was no shadow, T-Boy is forecasting that spring is almost here and that we can expect picture-perfect weather for the upcoming Carnival parade season,’’ said Audubon animal care expert Malinda Chambers.

As he surveyed the court munching on tiny basketballs carved from carrots, T-boy also predicted a high-scoring contest and a big night for Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis.

T-Boys’ prediction took place in the Pelicans Nest, the venue in the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit built in partnership with the New Orleans Pelicans that is designed to teach children about costal restoration in a fun and engaging manner.

T-Boy also invited guests to World Wetlands Day in the Louisiana Swamp on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Besides lessons about the perils facing Louisiana’s wetlands and ways to get involved and make a difference, the event will feature Cajun dancing lessons, animal chats and encounters, a scavenger hunt and sustainable seafood games.

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