After literally the biggest opening weekend ever, Jurassic World fever has taken over, well, the world. Everyone wishes they could hop on a motorcycle and hang out with some dinosaurs, right? Sadly, we can’t grab a frosty beverage and enjoy watching pterodactyls flapping around an atrium quite yet. I know, we’re sad about it too. But, we have uncovered some real life Chris Pratts working hard and joining in on the Jurassic World hype.
Keepers and trainers at aquariums and zoos all over are announcing their membership in Pratt’s raptor squad. Starting on Twitter, keepers have been posting photos recreating the famous shot of Pratt’s character Owen Grady taming the velociraptors. I love a good meme, and these photos are amazing. What better way to spread the word about zoos and aquariums?
Let’s take a look at some of our favorites we’ve wrangled up:
Credit: feminerds.tumblr.com
Credit: Nicole Leslie from the Santa Ana Zoo (via Zookeeper Rick)
Credit: Andy Scott from the Brevard Zoo (via Zookeeper Rick)
Credit: Susan Walker from the National Aquarium
Credit:Â Jason Smyth (@slayer1551)
Credit: Shelby Storrie from the Dallas Zoo
Credit: Lion Country Safari
Jurassic Keeper. #jurassicworld #dinosaur #emu #jurassiczookeeper #animal #movie A photo posted by Jon Ovens (@parrotman_jon) on
Credit: Jon Ovens from Longleat Safari Park
Credit: The Georgia Aquarium
Credit: California Academy of Sciences
Credit: Audrey Niemeyer from the Greensboro Science Center
Credit: Jill Sanders from Santa Ana Zoo
Credit: Jessica (@keepertalk) from Minnesota Zoo
Credit: Woodland Park Zoo
Credit: Auckland Zoo
Way to go, trainers! Can we join your squads? We would gladly hop on a motorcycle and venture into the wild with all of you. The best part is that a lot of these animals (the birds) actually are dinosaurs! Be sure to send me your raptor squad photos by tweeting me @michelledeidre or @nerdistdotcom.
What do you think of this AWESOME trend? What animal would you love to train ala Chris Pratt? Drop us your comments and thoughts below!
