Amusing Japanese Zoo Animal Escape Drills Take Center Stage

At certain Japanese zoos, staff engage in routine security exercises to simulate their preparedness for potential large animal escapes. These drills involve costumed zookeepers representing the escaped animals, with individuals donning furry costumes or pairs utilizing full-size mockups of larger animals.

They traverse the zoo grounds, occasionally feigning mock injuries, while their colleagues collaborate to encircle, subdue, and safely recapture them. As depicted in the images below, the results are undeniably amusing!