Wild-eyed ostrich steals the show at petting zoo

"I'm ready for my close up!"
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Jessye McGarry
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You usually know what to expect when you go to the petting zoo. You'll feed some goats, hold a chick and pet a lamb.

You'll rarely find a photo this brilliant.

In an attempt to take a photo of a pig stepping on her friend -- which is already strange -- Reddit user Rach0s captured something somehow more ridiculous.


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The manic excitement on the ostrich's face suggests that it somehow knew it was about to have its big break.

Will the pig and ostrich use their newfound fame to team up for a summer 2017 blockbuster buddy cop comedy? Let us know, Hollywood!

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Jessye McGarry is an acquaintance, middle child and former Humor Intern at Mashable.

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