Cirque goes wild: Cirque du Soleil showcases animal artistry for San Francisco Zoo crowd

GROUPS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN and visitors were in awe of a small animal-inspired Cirque du Soleil performance at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens recently that was done to promote animal conservation and a new show in the city.

A skilled contortionist dressed as a pangolin — a mammal related to an armadillo — performed for about five minutes to a stunned crowd this past Friday morning. The performance was followed by the opportunity to know more about conservation efforts.