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B.C. zoo staffer elevates #bugsoftiktok buzz with salute to Taylor Swift

Victoria Bug Zoo adapts Swifty kitty social media trend to critters outside the cat kingdom
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Karlee Friesen brings all the bugs to the social media spotlight, to educate, inform and have a little fun along the way. (The Victoria Bug Zoo/TikTok)

Karlee Friesen is taking the Victoria Bug Zoo to a different level with Taylor Swift and #bugsoftiktok.

“I definitely try to follow different trends,” Friesen says.

Her take on the pet paw scanning situation sweeping social media thanks to the mega pop star proved a particular hit.

@thevictoriabugzoo Calli makes a Tik Tok comeback #bugsoftiktok🐜🐌🐛🦗 #bugzoo #victoriabugzoo #bugsoftiktok #giantwalkingsticks #giantstickinsect #goodmorningsayitback #open #funny

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Christine van Reeuwyk

About the Author: Christine van Reeuwyk

I'm dedicated to serving the community of Oak Bay as a senior journalist with the Greater Victoria news team.
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