Friday, 1 March 2013

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Molly The Wally Goes To Japan!

Zoo animal escape drill Japanese Style!


Today we pop over to Japan again to take a look at what an animal escape drill looks like over in Tokyo. You’d expect dart guns and nets wouldn’t you? Well remember this is Japan so there is always a twist in the tail. One poor zookeeper was forced to dress as zebra in this hilarious animal escape drill. 60 workers chased the unfortunate employee around Tama Zoological Park while he tried to runaway while wearing a ridiculous panto style costume. The comical mock-up even saw the zookeeper tackled and zapped with a pretend stun-gun by fellow workers as he tried to make a break for freedom. Visitors were also asked to participate and evacuate the zoo during the drill. They even practiced for the event of a keeper being injured while trying to catch an escaped animal with a giant net. Seriously though the drill was based on the hypothetical scenario of an earthquake destroying walls surrounding the animals’ enclosures. Previous simulations have included lions, gorillas and tigers.





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  1. Unknown1 March 2013 at 09:46

    Oh you must hope the other Zoo workers don't hate you, if you are sorted to be the zebra! It looks so serious and professional! Poor zebra! You had almost done it, but you had no chance! ;-)
    Nice regards
    Arno

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  2. Unknown1 March 2013 at 10:30

    Oh that zebra is so KAWAII!!!

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  3. Castles Crowns and Cottages1 March 2013 at 10:48

    I don't know how you do it Miz Molly, but you always have the ZANIEST photos and stories to cover! You are reporter extraordinaire! HEY! You never showed us what you wore on the red carpet for the Oscars! Did you wear your RUFF Lauren?

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  4. ann @ studiohyde1 March 2013 at 11:10

    I wonder what happens if more than one animal escapes at a time!!!

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  5. Flo de Sendai1 March 2013 at 11:22

    HellOOoooooooo !!!!
    From...Japan (^^;

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  6. GizmoGeodog1 March 2013 at 11:59

    The Japanese really are a little different aren't they? How on earth do you find these things Molly? Happy Friday!

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  7. 2browndawgs1 March 2013 at 12:12

    Nothing like a good Japanese zoo escape to usher in the weekend!

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  8. Life with Wrigs1 March 2013 at 12:19

    Oh, Molly--how do you find these tidbits? We're kind of loving that zebra costume. I think Wrigs would find it quite entertaining if his humans dressed like that.

    Susan and Wrigs

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  9. Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady1 March 2013 at 12:37

    This is the reason our Lady loved Japan so much. They are wacky over there!

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  10. Asta1 March 2013 at 12:49

    Molly
    I do love the Japanes, but that zebwa cwacks me up, hehehe
    Smoochie kisses
    Asta

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  11. Cowspotdog1 March 2013 at 13:02

    It seems a bit silly buy you know it is actually a good thing to practice cause you just never know what could happen

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  12. Sketching with Dogs1 March 2013 at 13:15

    I bet he got some interesting looks when he ran past the lions enclosure!
    Lynne x

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  13. The Daily Pip 1 March 2013 at 13:18

    Wonder where I can find one of zebra costume - I look swell in black and white! What a funny way of doing things!

    Your pal, pip

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  14. Ranger1 March 2013 at 13:20

    Miss Molly - you look beautiful today.
    The runaway zebra is very funny. hehehe. If he ran by me…. I'd bark and chase him.
    Have a great day.
    Wags,
    Ranger

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  15. Taryn1 March 2013 at 13:25

    I would LOVE to have that costume for Howloween!

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  16. GOOSE1 March 2013 at 13:32

    So what happens if more than one zoo animal escapes? Of course I guess that is very remote to happen. I am sure they will all wait their turn when the walls come tumbling down.
    Blessings,
    Gosoe

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  17. Anonymous1 March 2013 at 13:39

    If you have the pictures of the gorilla- or tiger simulation - could be interesting hahahaha....btw: where to buy a stun-gun? ...just asking...for the squirrels ;o)
    Have a wonderful friday;o)

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  18. Juliana Sousa1 March 2013 at 13:40

    kkkkk
    Esses japosenes...adoro as loucuras deles!!!!

    beijos Molly e tenha um fim de semana espetacular!!!

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  19. Mollie1 March 2013 at 14:22

    BOL.The Japaneses are so funny. Love Easy's comment. Have a wonderful Friday xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  20. TexWisGirl1 March 2013 at 14:59

    omg, that poor zebra guy!

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  21. My Mind's Eye1 March 2013 at 15:44

    Hey Molly it is most certainly an excellent plan to be prepared. Many years ago in North Carolina a Hurricane came inland about 100 miles near where a small private zoo was located. They knew far enough in advance to move the animals. The zoo had to be rebuilt but they learned a lot from the storm.
    hugs Madi your BFFF

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  22. Anonymous1 March 2013 at 16:38

    Oh my! They don't mess around! My mom's brother lives in Japan; I wonder if he has been to this zoo? Maybe that's him in the zebra outfit??

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  23. Brian's Home Blog1 March 2013 at 17:23

    That Zebra sure has one tough job!

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  24. Pippa Sheltie1 March 2013 at 18:02

    Pahahaha!!!!! Ha woof ha! That is hilarious!!!
    Mind you, how much does he get payed? I could do that!
    Pippa

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  25. Frankie Furter and Ernie1 March 2013 at 18:14

    They Chased a Horse in Striped Pajamas???

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  26. The Furries of Whisppy1 March 2013 at 19:50

    That's hilarious! But that's such a cool zebra costume!

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  27. Bella Roxy & Macdui1 March 2013 at 20:38

    We saw that on the News. So funny...you'd think that zebra suit would slow the escapee down.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  28. STELLA and RORY from Down Under1 March 2013 at 20:43

    Howdy Molly, that was funny. HOpe the fella in the zebra suit got some extra pay that week! No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  29. Idaho PugRanch1 March 2013 at 20:57

    These people are just weird. And you are amazing to find all these quirky things to share with us

    hugs
    Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  30. Golden Woofs! SUGAR1 March 2013 at 21:27

    Woof! Woof! Golden LAUGHS! Did not know they have such a drill. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  31. Pat Wahler1 March 2013 at 22:38

    I thought they were rehearsing for a production of Lion King!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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  32. Maggie Mae and Max2 March 2013 at 01:07

    Too funny! :)

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae and Max

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  33. Alien2 March 2013 at 01:12

    Always good to be prepared.

    Zebras can be vicious creatures. I once got into a fight with a zebra, needless to say I lost.


    Yours,

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  34. Anonymous2 March 2013 at 03:18

    HI Molly, you said it all .it's Japan, hate to think how they would capture a giant squid......me thinks there's a movie in there some where!

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  35. Murphy2 March 2013 at 04:49

    Wonder if that zebra scared anybody?

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley
    Online Doods

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  36. Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner2 March 2013 at 05:17

    OMG...that is hilarious! I bet the zebra is glad they used a fake tazer :)

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  37. SquirrelQueen2 March 2013 at 07:39

    We know they had to practice for the real thing but that poor zookeeper. Wonder what would have happened if he had gotten to close to the real zebras pen? We shudder to thing about it.

    Kitty Kisses,
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew

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  38. Anonymous2 March 2013 at 14:23

    You do manage to find the most incredible stuff Moly

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  39. A Tonk's Tail3 March 2013 at 00:42

    MOL - Molly, we always know where to come to get a slice of the News of the Weird! Oooh we LOVE Roo's idea! We'll hop on over & vote now!

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  40. Blog da Pink3 March 2013 at 01:31

    Poor zebra! My brother Barum has scaped sometimes and mom runs after him like crazy and screaming his name...not funny! And people on the street run away from him as if he was dangerous...
    Japanese zookeepers are funny! I'd like to visit and participate of those simulations!
    Licks from Pink

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  41. ShellePenn4 March 2013 at 17:14

    We don't have to go find weird news any place other than your blog.
    This is hilarious. Really... I mean, I cannot even tell you how we LOL'd at what they are doing (even though we know it is important...)

    Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
    http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/

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