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Gordon Elliott knows how to get into the holiday spirit. The English farmer is the proud owner of Dobbey the reindeer. According to The Sun, Elliott has had six other reindeer at his farm, as well as emus, camels and wallabies. Dobbey can be seen painting the town red, gobbling up snacks at the local pub, and even riding the subway. ...

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Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty Images Santa's reindeer have arrived in California! Specifically, they're at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens from now until January 3 as the main focus of the facility's seasonal Reindeer Romp. Jason Jacobs, the zoo's Director of Public Relations and Marketing, tells Paw Nation that the four reindeer -- Jingle, Bell, Noel and Velvet -- are "from the North Pole, on special loan from Santa." Guests can make antlers and "join the herd," and they'll also have a chance to take photos with Santa (for a nominal fee), go "holiday skating" on eco-friendly faux ice, or listen to carolers. Additionally, Jacobs tells us, "You can watch as some of our animals receive ...