Ever wondered what happens when clever animals turn the tables on their zookeepers?

In this episode of Waywut, hosts Jason and Darrell dive into the wild world of animal jailbreaks—true stories of gorillas, monkeys, flamingos, sea lions, cobras, and an infamous orangutan who just couldn't be contained.

From a gorilla's daring wall vaults and moat swings to a flock of monkeys causing chaos in 1930s New York, and a flamingo that evaded capture for 17 years (earning the nickname Pink Floyd), these tales of ingenuity and escape will have you laughing and saying "Waywut?!"

Discover how primates used teamwork and tools, a cobra went viral on Twitter, and one sea lion crossed international borders—all based on real events that highlight animal intelligence and human oversight.

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