Given that it’s currently the biggest movie in the world, it’s no surprise that Jurassic World is inspiring people around the world to show some dino-love, especially those in the zookeeping field.
The #JurassicZoo meme has been making the rounds on Twitter and Tumblr, with zookeepers snapping pictures of themselves striking actor Chris Pratt’s now-famous “stay back” pose from the film. Considering there aren’t any real Velociraptors to reign in, intrepid zookeepers have had to settle for animals that strike adoration rather than fear into hearts.
From walruses to “veloci-otters”, these zookeepers have definitely been doing their best Chris Pratt impersonations. Perhaps when the casting calls inevitably go out for the sequel, these “auditions” will be considered. Chris Pratt’s definitely noticed!
This is absolutely awesome! 😀😀😀#ZoorassicWorld http://t.co/IZAMgGpt6G
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) June 18, 2015
Here are some of the best poses that have popped up so far:
There’s nothing harder than getting 3 Quokkas to cooperate! #JurassicZoo #ZoorassicWorld http://t.co/9sZfuMIBRu pic.twitter.com/RgqKlWTVT0
— Taronga Zoo (@tarongazoo) June 18, 2015
Loving the #JurassicZoo meme. This might be my favourite. pic.twitter.com/td3i0jwEAt
— Nick de Semlyen (@NickdeSemlyen) June 18, 2015
Who needs #RaptorSquad when you have Veloci-otters? #OtterSquad #JurassicZoo pic.twitter.com/M0zr7BvI9I
— Georgia Aquarium (@GeorgiaAquarium) June 17, 2015
We are recreating Chris Pratt's raptor control from #JurassicWorld – with our Southern White Rhinos! pic.twitter.com/ntnm1UsibJ
— Lion Country Safari (@LionCountry) June 17, 2015
STAY OUT OF THE SHORT GRASS! Thank goodness our keepers can control our wild animals in the zoo #JurassicZoo pic.twitter.com/Wt4wrNRXwf
— Drayton Manor (@DraytonManor) June 18, 2015
