You didn’t even need a ticket for this show. Zebras were running amok on the streets of Philadelphia Sunday afternoon. Well, a pair of circus zebras briefly made a bid for freedom before surrendering to police, but not before winning fans throughout Philly – and cyberspace.
Dear #PhillyZebras, next time you try to make a run for it, might want to ditch the striped jumpsuits. https://t.co/W0ptgbyOIO
— TheTomTurkey (@TheTomTurkey) November 15, 2015
The zebras somehow escaped from UniverSoul Circus, outside the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in west Philadelphia, prompting a flurry of photos and videos uploaded to social media. A spokesperson with UniverSoul told the Philadelphia Inquirer the zebras “briefly went on the loose” around 2 p.m. Philadelphia police reported, with an amusing touch, that the critters were captured by about 3 p.m.
“Zebras in custody,” police posted on Twitter. “They are already sporting old-timey prisoner getup ahead of trial and sentencing. Have faith, fellas.”
This is how it unfolded online.
😂😂😂 these zebras pic.twitter.com/Km1ojmnLeJ — #live4dame (@_0701__) November 15, 2015
For the record, we were actively rooting for the zebras. #PhillyZebras pic.twitter.com/WVUip9mu8S
— Bob Patrick (@K92BobPatrick) November 15, 2015
. @PhillyPolice in pursuit of escaped zebras #phillyzebras pic.twitter.com/BMaFFJkegD — PhillyFireNews.com (@PhillyFireNews) November 15, 2015
“In West Philadelphia born & raised, chasing zebras is how I spent most of my days.” #phillyzebras — Tyler Krochmal (@FreshPrinceofMU) November 15, 2015
nice work by @PhillyPolice #phillyZebras in custody- pic.twitter.com/TyvwCbhPmy — PhillyFireNews.com (@PhillyFireNews) November 15, 2015
Zebras in custody. They are already sporting old-timey prisoner getup ahead of trial and sentencing. Have faith, fellas. — Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) November 15, 2015
