A Hornbills Vacation: Because Apparently, That’s Normal Now
Seriously? A hornbill? Loose? Found at a country club? I need a moment. Just…a moment to process the sheer absurdity of this situation. We’re apparently living in a world where exotic African birds just decide they want to take impromptu weekend getaways and end up lounging around manicured lawns like feathered, beaked tourists.
And lets not pretend this is surprising anymore. First it was escaped iguanas terrorizing Florida backyards, then peacocks strutting through suburban neighborhoods – now hornbills are hitting the golf course? What’s next? A snow leopard casually sunbathing by the pool? Are we just accepting that zoo animals have better lives than most of us and feel entitled to roam free at their leisure?
The press release paints this as a charming little anecdote. Found safe, enjoying the scenery! they chirp. Enjoying the scenery?! It escaped from a zoo! That’s not enjoyment; thats potential chaos. Imagine trying to play a round of golf with a giant bird staring you down.
I guess I should be applauding the hornbills adventurous spirit, but frankly, I’m mostly concerned about who is responsible for ensuring these creatures remain contained. Because at this rate, my next morning commute might involve dodging a rogue giraffe.
