Inspired by Chris Pratt's character in Jurassic World, zookeepers are recreating the already-iconic "controlling the raptors" pose featured prominently in the film's trailers.
According to Tumblr user feminerds, the popularity of Jurassic World has created a craze in the zookeeper community.
In the film, the scene shows Pratt asserting himself as an alpha with a group of raptors. Something magical happens when those raptors are replaced with incredibly bored looking walruses.
Another zookeeper posed with ostriches, which probably more closely resemble actual velociraptors than the film versions.
Another still features a man staring down an intimidating group of chickens.
@michelledeidre This is the only other I've seen so far, found on tumblr. pic.twitter.com/VtV07oyH7c— Crunch Buttsteak (@Kyoteklaw) June 17, 2015
You have to establish that you are an alpha or the otters will kill you instantly.
Who needs #RaptorSquad when you have Veloci-otters? #OtterSquad #JurassicZoo pic.twitter.com/M0zr7BvI9I— Georgia Aquarium (@GeorgiaAquarium) June 17, 2015
It looks like this zookeeper is wearing a brown bag instead of a vest, and that makes all the difference in the world when proving that you are a pack leader.
@MaxKnoblauch Our Zookeepers (and hawks) at the @HattiesburgZoo are getting in on the @prattprattpratt action. pic.twitter.com/mbF7on5ies— Matthew Godfrey (@MatthewG823) June 18, 2015
You must show the dolphins that you are their queen.
A photo posted by Susie Rodenkirchen Walker (@susiethefivetoedsloth) on Jun 17, 2015 at 7:23am PDT
If you aren't firm with them, they will surely destroy you.
Zookeepers around the world are re-creating this scene from Jurassic World. Don't our pigs look fierce? #JurassicZoo pic.twitter.com/VioSIskRXT— Auckland Zoo (@aucklandzoo) June 18, 2015
An unruly raptor squad here.
A photo posted by San Diego Zoo Safari Park (@sdzsafaripark) on Jun 17, 2015 at 3:58pm PDT
This one is different, but we'll allow it.
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