The 2010 FIFA World Cup, the premier international football tournament, is due to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. The national teams have trained hard and well-prepared for this important sport event. In general, not only football fans but animals also are eager to welcome the upcoming World Cup. As the World Cup 2010 approaches, many zoos show animals’ performance with a ball to promote the tournament. It can be seen that such animals have extraordinary talent in football and perform like real players in the field. In the following pictures, we have chance to see interesting moments that animals play football.
Chimpanzees at the Serengeti Park play with a ball in the colors of the German national flag.
The elephant shows great football skills in Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Fish at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium swim near a small transparent football containing fish food.
A lion at the ZSL London Zoo plays with a ball painted in the colors of the flag of St. George.
Two lioness play with a ball at ZSL London Zoo.
A meerkat practises for the World Cup at Exmoor Zoo in Devon, England.
The octopus at Plymouth's National Marine Aquarium, is pictured with a ball in his tank.
Penguins wearing the South Korean national team strip play with a miniature football at Everland amusement park in Yongin, South Korea.
Two vultures from Tenbury Wells play with a ball.
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