The Zoo Joke: Each year, the El Paso Zoo prepares for April Fools' Day and an onslaught of incoming phone calls. For instance, a prankster might leave a note on a co-worker’s desk informing him that “Sally Mander” had called. The return number would actually be the number of the zoo. So the person calls the zoo and asks to speak with “Sally Mander.“ They don't know what hit ‘em until the zoo operator says, "Oh, I get it. April Fool's Day, right?"
It doesn’t work as well if the person hears the name. This only works if the message is written down; saying it out loud will ruin the joke.
Most Popular Requested Names: Mona & Mr. Leon (Someone insisted upon asking for Mona’s cell phone number)
Mr. Rostridge Mrs. Eabrah Jim Panzie
Mrs. Robin Mr. Wolf Mr. Lion Mr. Bird
Ellie Font Mr. G. Raffe Al Gator Bob Katz
Anna Conda Ann Eagle Albert Ross Sally Mander
Ryna Soris Sue Keeper Don Kee Mr. Bear
The Zoo’s stance: It’s April Fool’s - The pranksters are having fun - We don’t mind it.
How Many Calls Do We Get? About 50.
When: Besides April Fool’s, They also do it on a birthday, spring break or after a zoo event
Our Advice: Be aware if someone tells you to call Mr. Leon – it’s probably a joke.
Fun Trivia:
During the 18th and 19th centuries a popular prank in London involved inviting unsuspecting victims to come view the annual ceremony of “Washing the Lions” at the Tower of London. It promised that the lions were going to be washed in the moat. The sightseers would make the journey to the Tower in vain, because there was no annual lion-washing ceremony.
The prank is a “wild-goose chase“ - sending a victim in search of an item, or event, that does not exist.
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