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Get ready to hear wild tales from the people who work with animals daily! Zookeepers have seen everything, from cute and cuddly creatures to downright dangerous interactions. They work hard to ensure the animals under their care are happy and healthy, but sometimes things can get a little crazy… We have compiled different stories from zookeepers worldwide who spill the beans on their craziest stories working with animals. Get ready to hear about close encounters with big cats, escaped primates causing chaos, and even mischievous peacocks…

#1: Peacock Problems

Can you imagine being a peacock and thinking it’s a good idea to stroll into the lion exhibit? Talk about a death wish! I guess sometimes animals aren’t exactly known for their intelligence. But hey, at least the lions are getting a tasty snack, right? I’m just kidding, of course!

As a zookeeper, I know that keeping all the animals safe is the top priority, even the silly ones like those peacocks. But seriously, how do they not know to steer clear of the lions? After all, they probably all grew up in the zoo, not in the wild, and don’t all have the strongest survival instincts.