Milwaukee students create pet ofrenda for Día de los Muertos
La Causa students create pet ofrenda, displayed at Milwaukee County Zoo
MILWAUKEE - Día de los Muertos – or Day of the Dead – is an important day for the people of Mexico and Mexican heritage to remember loved ones who have passed on.
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The holiday serves as a joyful time to keep memories of the deceased alive and celebrate their memory, and it even extends to pets.
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On Saturday, the Zoological Society of Milwaukee teamed up with students from La Causa Charter School to create a pet ofrenda at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
An ofrenda features items dedicated to deceased loved ones, placed on an altar. The students honored the memory of their pets through photos, art and culture.
Día de los Muertos is celebrated on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.
Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day: Saturday, Nov. 1
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The Source: FOX6 News was at the zoo and referenced information about the ofrenda from La Causa.