DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Fettuccine the ferret visited the WAND news studio on Wednesday, April 22. 

Fettuccine is a domesticated ferret. He has a flexible spine and is able to squeeze through very small holes and openings. They live underground. 

Fettuccine is around 1 year old and is adult sized. They can live to about 5 to 7 years old. 

The Scovill Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more zoo news and information on upcoming events, visit the zoo's website.

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