Cincinnati Zoo creates ‘Zooper Bowl’ lineup to cheer on Bengals

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden has released its “Zooper Bowl” lineup.

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“Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s ele-phant-asy football team represents the Jungle and is ready to roar,” the zoo said on its website.

The zoo says the team includes:  Evan McFierce One, CZ Uz-llama, Germaine Prattlesnake, Kevin Huber-mese Python, Ja’Maardvark Chase, Jo-Kapi Mixon, Joe Kooka-Burrow, Mana-Tee Higgins, Pen-Quin-ton Spain, Sam Hub-barred Owl, Samaje Pe-rhino, Taye-Aye-ler Boyd, and defensive Lion-man Trey Hendrickson.  Coached by Zack Tay-lorikeet.

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While the real team is playing in LA, the zoo said you can bet there will be plenty of squawking, hissing, hooting, chuffing, grunting, laughing, and roaring coming from the Jungle of the Cincinnati Zoo to cheer on the Bengals.