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Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Goes Viral And People Are Laughing At The Real Lions’ Reaction

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We have all been through various emergency drills, right? Whether that would be a fire drill at work or a beautiful flight attendant waving their hand around, going through all the things that could go wrong on-flight. But, as it turns out, the Internet is full of surprises and offers not only endless cat videos but entertaining ways to look at security measures as well. Sure, it’s important to look into such things seriously but what could be more useful than a drill that for once is actually involving. We would join one for sure!

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This Japanese Zoo Decided To Perform A Lion Escape

Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Goes Viral And People Are Laughing At The Real Lions' Reaction

We all love to feel prepared when it comes to the worst things we can imagine and Tobe Zoo in Ehime is no exception.

And it totally made sense to have a human dressed up as a lion

Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Goes Viral And People Are Laughing At The Real Lions' Reaction

The footage shows the person pretending to be an escaped lion wandering around the zoo most likely looking for prey.

The fake lion was observed by the real zoo inhabitants

Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Goes Viral And People Are Laughing At The Real Lions' Reaction

As the imposter was roaming the zoo freely, the real lions kept there observed the scene. We’ll never know if it wasn’t intended but maybe they have learned the lesson as well?

While this may seem hilarious, no one would want to face it in real life

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Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Goes Viral And People Are Laughing At The Real Lions' Reaction

While this may have been a good practice for the zoo workers, we hope they never get to use the nets and tranquilizers during a real event.

The real lions were not impressed

Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Goes Viral And People Are Laughing At The Real Lions' Reaction

Good thing the lion family living in the zoo was not tempted to follow the example of the imposter and stayed cuddled up together, observing the ludicrous scene.

Here’s how people reacted to the hilarious video

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What do you think ?

lazy panda 5 years ago

Middle lion looks so done with their s**t

35points

Zoe's Mom 5 years ago

It looks like it's thinking "WTF:?

11points

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Elizabeth 5 years ago

That photo of the 3 lions looks like they are scowling. Hilarious

30points

Giraffes Inc. 5 years ago

"We would never be so stupid ... pffft!"

16points

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Phantom Captain 5 years ago

This just made my day. So funny!

14points

Penny Martin 5 years ago

The feline judgy face, any cat owner will recognise this.

11points

Isabel 5 years ago

In the Netherlands there was a famous chimp called Mama (she was the matriarch) at Burger's Zoo; she escaped once but didn't wreak havoc, just wandered peacefully around, and eventually was found drinking chocolate milk in the canteen.

10points

Bridget Wright 5 years ago

"Oh look! Dinner and a show"-Lions

9points

Max L. 5 years ago

Memorable comment

2points

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Mel VanEvery 5 years ago

Does it occur to anyone that if they REALLLLLY wanted to.....those lion could just leap over that little tiny "fence" ?

9points

Zoe's Mom 5 years ago

This happened years ago at the SF Zoo; some drunk idiots started to tease the tiger and it become so agitated that it actually jump the fence and killed one of them. The other one lived but has scares to show for his actions. Sadly, because of this, the tiger was put down.

6points

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Stille20 5 years ago

Yea, drills should be a time to spot those holes. That "lion" was not lion like at all. Step it up man. :)

3points

Nomadus Aureus 5 years ago

There's a safety moat. :) This is a new way of doing zoo's so it doesn't look quite as artificial and prison-like.

2points

Magpie 5 years ago

There is most likely a large deep moat , possibly full of water behind that little fence. At least that is how Australian zoo does it.

1point

Samina Sammi 5 years ago

My 14yr old just said that, and he said ook at that stupid fence, the lions could just walk over it, no need to even jump. And it can't be electric either...!!

0points

Doober 5 years ago

This put the biggest smile on my face! Thank BP :D

9points

TheDivineMs.M 5 years ago

The real lions are like " what in the actual hell???"

8points

Dnelle1972 5 years ago

I can hear the lions' eyes rolling...

7points

recoveryforeva 5 years ago

Fun show isn't it? - Lions

6points

Missy Barton 5 years ago

Those ladies need some popcorn

5points

R.s. Potter 5 years ago

I used to buy my pet food at a store that hosted a greyhound rescue group on Saturday mornings. On the Saturday just before Easter a person wearing a rabbit costume walked through and every greyhound's ears went straight up as they stared at him. Good thing the guy didn't break into a run.

3points

Captain Newt 5 years ago

Not an escape drill but a dolphin stranding one. I played the dolphin's part... I kicked everyone...

3points

Natasha Forchione 5 years ago

This was too cute, but poor employee that was rammed into by the "lion"...LOL

3points

Susann Campbell 5 years ago

I cannot stop laughing. I just love this and all the comments.

2points

Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

Real lions are saying; What a wuss, I could've ate three, maybe four of those weird monkeys by now.

2points

SandraG_lak 5 years ago

I think the giraffe enjoyed the show.

2points

Char Char 5 years ago

That action movie music though! The expression "cry laughing" doesn't even cover what just happened at my desk. I may need some of those interview tips soon.

2points

未周陸 5 years ago

Oh, My Goodness! EveryBody's Reaction Is Hilarious ... Both Lions' and Humans', Yes! LOL-ing ......

1point

Meeow 5 years ago

hahahaha!!! Too funny!!!

1point

Kiro 5 years ago

"F*****g dumbass got himself caught. Leah, review the escape plan and ensure that we won't be subjected to such humiliation."

1point

Manish Lakhani 5 years ago

Love the reaction and expressions from the lions (real)

1point

Id row 5 years ago

They look like they're fed well and healthy at least. I guess if you're stuck in a zoo, that's the best you can hope for.

1point

LadyMarsh 5 years ago

Lion's like "I have no idea which zoo the newbie's from, but he's not trying very hard"

1point

Ju Li 5 years ago

"Yeah... We can eat that one first on our way out..."

0points

Greg Donovan 5 years ago

Lions "Lunch?"

0points

Dorothy Parker 5 years ago

That lioness on the left finds the escapee very daring and attractive.

0points

Ren Paley 5 years ago

Okay but are we not going to talk about the baby elephant story that someone tweeted about???

0points

Irene Walton 5 years ago

Zoos in Japan aren't good

0points

Ana M 5 years ago

And the lions are thinking "they think we are that stupid? God".

0points

Slune 5 years ago

It's a typical Japanese anime but with living humans. It's fascinating how the crowd listens earnestly to the announcement.......

0points

Pamela Scott 5 years ago

Looks like the lions are thinking, "Is that really how they think we would do that"!?! "Boy are they in for a surprise"!

0points

Jodi Mahaffey 5 years ago

Lion #1 : "He got caught waay too easily! " Lion#2 : " I hope they don't put him in here with us!"

0points

Sandy J Renfroe 5 years ago

The 3 lions, look at the middle one, she cracks me up.

0points

L Venn 5 years ago

"or a beautiful flight attendant"

0points

ptm45 5 years ago

the height of that enclosure doesn't look high enough

0points

Donna Cheung 5 years ago

Would a real lion turn away when they see zookeepers holding flimsy nets??!

0points

Crochet lady 5 years ago

This is adorable, the humans have no idea they've clued in the lions...next move, lions.

0points

TheExtremeSmell 5 years ago

I feel like this is terrible training lol it’s like those sticks would be flying everywhere and someone being dragged away

0points

NevadaJo 5 years ago

It took my rescue to see me leave the room 3 times before she started jumping up and pulling on the k**b to let herself out or she would wait at the perfect spot to run out without notice. So to keep doing this in front of them is not the wisest

0points

lazy panda 5 years ago

Middle lion looks so done with their s**t

35points

Zoe's Mom 5 years ago

It looks like it's thinking "WTF:?

11points

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Elizabeth 5 years ago

That photo of the 3 lions looks like they are scowling. Hilarious

30points

Giraffes Inc. 5 years ago

"We would never be so stupid ... pffft!"

16points

Load More Replies...

Phantom Captain 5 years ago

This just made my day. So funny!

14points

Penny Martin 5 years ago

The feline judgy face, any cat owner will recognise this.

11points

Isabel 5 years ago

In the Netherlands there was a famous chimp called Mama (she was the matriarch) at Burger's Zoo; she escaped once but didn't wreak havoc, just wandered peacefully around, and eventually was found drinking chocolate milk in the canteen.

10points

Bridget Wright 5 years ago

"Oh look! Dinner and a show"-Lions

9points

Max L. 5 years ago

Memorable comment

2points

Load More Replies...

Mel VanEvery 5 years ago

Does it occur to anyone that if they REALLLLLY wanted to.....those lion could just leap over that little tiny "fence" ?

9points

Zoe's Mom 5 years ago

This happened years ago at the SF Zoo; some drunk idiots started to tease the tiger and it become so agitated that it actually jump the fence and killed one of them. The other one lived but has scares to show for his actions. Sadly, because of this, the tiger was put down.

6points

Load More Replies...

Stille20 5 years ago

Yea, drills should be a time to spot those holes. That "lion" was not lion like at all. Step it up man. :)

3points

Nomadus Aureus 5 years ago

There's a safety moat. :) This is a new way of doing zoo's so it doesn't look quite as artificial and prison-like.

2points

Magpie 5 years ago

There is most likely a large deep moat , possibly full of water behind that little fence. At least that is how Australian zoo does it.

1point

Samina Sammi 5 years ago

My 14yr old just said that, and he said ook at that stupid fence, the lions could just walk over it, no need to even jump. And it can't be electric either...!!

0points

Doober 5 years ago

This put the biggest smile on my face! Thank BP :D

9points

TheDivineMs.M 5 years ago

The real lions are like " what in the actual hell???"

8points

Dnelle1972 5 years ago

I can hear the lions' eyes rolling...

7points

recoveryforeva 5 years ago

Fun show isn't it? - Lions

6points

Missy Barton 5 years ago

Those ladies need some popcorn

5points

R.s. Potter 5 years ago

I used to buy my pet food at a store that hosted a greyhound rescue group on Saturday mornings. On the Saturday just before Easter a person wearing a rabbit costume walked through and every greyhound's ears went straight up as they stared at him. Good thing the guy didn't break into a run.

3points

Captain Newt 5 years ago

Not an escape drill but a dolphin stranding one. I played the dolphin's part... I kicked everyone...

3points

Natasha Forchione 5 years ago

This was too cute, but poor employee that was rammed into by the "lion"...LOL

3points

Susann Campbell 5 years ago

I cannot stop laughing. I just love this and all the comments.

2points

Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

Real lions are saying; What a wuss, I could've ate three, maybe four of those weird monkeys by now.

2points

SandraG_lak 5 years ago

I think the giraffe enjoyed the show.

2points

Char Char 5 years ago

That action movie music though! The expression "cry laughing" doesn't even cover what just happened at my desk. I may need some of those interview tips soon.

2points

未周陸 5 years ago

Oh, My Goodness! EveryBody's Reaction Is Hilarious ... Both Lions' and Humans', Yes! LOL-ing ......

1point

Meeow 5 years ago

hahahaha!!! Too funny!!!

1point

Kiro 5 years ago

"F*****g dumbass got himself caught. Leah, review the escape plan and ensure that we won't be subjected to such humiliation."

1point

Manish Lakhani 5 years ago

Love the reaction and expressions from the lions (real)

1point

Id row 5 years ago

They look like they're fed well and healthy at least. I guess if you're stuck in a zoo, that's the best you can hope for.

1point

LadyMarsh 5 years ago

Lion's like "I have no idea which zoo the newbie's from, but he's not trying very hard"

1point

Ju Li 5 years ago

"Yeah... We can eat that one first on our way out..."

0points

Greg Donovan 5 years ago

Lions "Lunch?"

0points

Dorothy Parker 5 years ago

That lioness on the left finds the escapee very daring and attractive.

0points

Ren Paley 5 years ago

Okay but are we not going to talk about the baby elephant story that someone tweeted about???

0points

Irene Walton 5 years ago

Zoos in Japan aren't good

0points

Ana M 5 years ago

And the lions are thinking "they think we are that stupid? God".

0points

Slune 5 years ago

It's a typical Japanese anime but with living humans. It's fascinating how the crowd listens earnestly to the announcement.......

0points

Pamela Scott 5 years ago

Looks like the lions are thinking, "Is that really how they think we would do that"!?! "Boy are they in for a surprise"!

0points

Jodi Mahaffey 5 years ago

Lion #1 : "He got caught waay too easily! " Lion#2 : " I hope they don't put him in here with us!"

0points

Sandy J Renfroe 5 years ago

The 3 lions, look at the middle one, she cracks me up.

0points

L Venn 5 years ago

"or a beautiful flight attendant"

0points

ptm45 5 years ago

the height of that enclosure doesn't look high enough

0points

Donna Cheung 5 years ago

Would a real lion turn away when they see zookeepers holding flimsy nets??!

0points

Crochet lady 5 years ago

This is adorable, the humans have no idea they've clued in the lions...next move, lions.

0points

TheExtremeSmell 5 years ago

I feel like this is terrible training lol it’s like those sticks would be flying everywhere and someone being dragged away

0points

NevadaJo 5 years ago

It took my rescue to see me leave the room 3 times before she started jumping up and pulling on the k**b to let herself out or she would wait at the perfect spot to run out without notice. So to keep doing this in front of them is not the wisest

0points

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