Work, Kids and Animals: Today, I had my first ever shift at the zoo. My job is to explain...

By DuhSteven - 06/06/2012 17:04 - Canada - Surrey

Today, I had my first ever shift at the zoo. My job is to explain the characteristics and habits of various animals to the visitors. A five-year-old outsmarted me while I was talking about lions. FML

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By teacher - 25/01/2013 05:25 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I led a class of grade-two pupils on an excursion to the zoo. When we went to see the lions I was put in a position where I had to explain to seven and eight year olds why one lion was "bouncing" on top of the other one. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/02/2023 10:00 - United States - San Diego

Today, I went to the zoo to see all of my favorite animals. When I got there, I realized they must've all been on strike or something, and refused to come out of their enclosures. FML

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By jigglypuff100 - 20/12/2011 00:56 - United States

Today, while working at the zoo, I noticed a boy throwing candy into the warthog's exhibit. The fastest way to get there was to go through the exhibit, and speak to the kid from inside. I must have said three words when a lollipop hit me in the eye. Then the warthog peed on me. FML

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By Soaked - 20/05/2010 15:20 - United States

Today, my family, including my 2 year old niece, went to the zoo. We were at the lion exhibit. I was holding my niece so she could get a better view of the lions. As I was holding her, the lions started to roar. She got so scared that she peed. Her diaper wasn't very absorbent, but my shirt was. FML

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By Rachel - 27/10/2020 08:01 - United States

Today, I spent my entire day building various zoos in Zoo Tycoon, and then releasing all of the animals to see them chase people. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/03/2013 14:05 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I took my daughter on her first visit to the zoo. While we were watching the lemurs, some kid thought it would be funny to start shouting "MONKEY CUNTS" at them at the top of his voice. Now my daughter refuses to stop repeating the same phrase. FML

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By Hackmanjones - 13/06/2009 14:42 - Canada

Today, I was volunteering at a zoo event for special needs kids. My job was to dress up in a kangaroo costume and greet the kids. One kid came up and said, "You're not real!" and kicked me in the nuts. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/09/2019 20:00 - Australia

Today, I learned not to get a job as an elephant keeper at the zoo when the water at home is out for a week for renovations. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/09/2024 00:00 - Canada

Today, I followed my GPS exactly for directions to my job interview. I ended up at a petting zoo. I was too embarrassed to admit my mistake, so I pretended to pet a goat before leaving. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/03/2011 11:50 - United States

Today, I was let go from my balloon-selling job at the zoo. They put a new monkey cage in my designated spot. I was literally fired so a monkey could take my place. FML

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Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:22

Personally, I don't blame you. There are some really bright 5-year-olds out there. But, either way shouldn't YOU, as the zoo employ know more?

bassmaestro 10

Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:23

Are you sure the kid wasn't lion?

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MagicStallion 9

Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:39

If he's that good at 5, when he grows up he probably will work there

greenmen 12

Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:43

Lions Ha!

Unbweavable 17

Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:43

Well I guess your life is over. Would you like me to help you jump off a bridge?

ManInTheMachine 19

Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:44

I'm sure the kid just pointed something out, like: "Don't lions eat zebras?" or "Don't boy lions have manes?". I doubt he was being a straight-up smartass. At that age he probably doesn't even know how to be a smartass.

Snafuusmc 12

Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:48

That's a rare occasion. A year old outsmarting a man.

Snafuusmc 12

Thursday 7 June 2012 17:15

I meant a 5 year old my phone was acting weird.

vanaathiel 13

Wednesday 6 June 2012 22:51

If your job is to educate people you should make sure you know yours stuff before you start. It may be OP's first day, but they should have done their research beforehand.