Owner of a Michigan zoo is claiming that there is some “fowl play” involved in the mysterious escape of 14 exotic deer from their enclosure. The daring deer managed to make a great escape under the noses of the zookeepers, leaving everyone scratching their heads and wondering just how these sneaky creatures pulled off such a Houdini act.
The owner, who goes by the name of Dr. Doolittle (yes, really), firmly believes that foul play was involved in the disappearance of the deer. “There’s no way they could have orchestrated this escape on their own,” Dr. Doolittle insisted. “Someone must have helped them. Perhaps a group of rogue chickens decided to lend a wing in this daring escapade.”
The 14 deer, which belong to various exotic species from around the world, including the rare Sparklehoof Unicorn Deer (yes, that’s a real thing apparently), were reportedly last seen frolicking gleefully in their enclosure before making their great escape. Zoo visitors were left stunned as they witnessed the deer leaping over fences and disappearing into the dense foliage beyond.
Local authorities have launched a full-scale search for the missing deer, deploying K-9 units and even enlisting the help of a psychic squirrel to try and track down the elusive animals. Despite their best efforts, the deer seem to have vanished into thin air, leaving only hoofprints and half-eaten acorns in their wake.
In a bizarre turn of events, a group of chickens from a nearby farm have come forward claiming to have seen the deer making a break for it under the cover of darkness. “We saw them plotting their escape for weeks,” clucked Henrietta the Hen, the self-proclaimed leader of the chicken brigade. “They were always whispering to each other and practicing their high jumps. It was only a matter of time before they made a run for it.”
While the zoo owner remains convinced that the deer had outside help in their escape, skeptics are quick to point out the glaring holes in Dr. Doolittle’s theory. “It’s highly unlikely that a group of chickens would risk their lives to help a bunch of deer escape from a zoo,” remarked animal behavior expert Dr. Jane Goodall. “More likely, the deer used their natural agility and intelligence to outsmart their captors and make a break for freedom.”
As the search for the missing deer continues, the zoo remains closed to the public, leaving disappointed visitors to wonder at the audacity of these 14 exotic escape artists. Whether the deer are on a quest for greener pastures or simply following their wild instincts, one thing is for certain – this is one escape story that will go down in the annals of zoo history as a true head-scratcher.
