Don't worry about the exhibit quality at the zoo going down. These humans in bird costumes are meant to frighten away seagulls, not attract human visitors.
Blackpool is on the Irish Sea, so the Blackpool Zoo attracts a lot of seagulls, which are a nuisance. They steal food from not only the human visitors, but also the animals in their enclosures. So, the BBC reports, the zoo wants to hire people who will dress as predatory birds and drive off the seagulls. It's looking to hire people who are "outgoing" and "comfortable wearing a bird costume." Is this a good description for you?
-via Dave Barry | Photo: Blackpool Zoo
I hope the salary is worth it. Otherwise you might hear some fowl language coming out of those costumes.
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