One year of freedom for a very special owl

In February 2023 an Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco escaped from Central Park Zoo, New York, when vandals destroyed his cage. Flaco has been flying around New York ever since.

Watch the video to find out more about this owl.

1. What is special about Flaco?
2. How long had Flaco lived in Central Park Zoo before he escaped?
3. Where was Flaco first seen after his escape?
4. What worries did David Barrett at first have about Flaco when he had escaped?
5. What did Flaco teach himself after a few days according to David?
6. What has Flaco taught the world according to Jennifer Ackerman?
7. Where does Flaco mostly “hang-out” nowadays?
8. What has Flaco proven that is also an old sentence from a Frank Sinatra song?
9. Discuss in pairs: have you ever heard of any other animals’ escapes from zoos?
10. Discuss in class: do you think they should try to catch Flaco again? Why (not)? Explain.

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