Parrots Removed from UK Zoo for Swearing at Visitors
Swearing Parrots Cause Stir at Wildlife Park
Many of us have seen talking parrots, but have you ever encountered parrots that swear? At a wildlife park in the UK, five parrots have gained notoriety for their foul language. These African grey parrots were removed after they began to unleash a barrage of expletives at visitors.
The Incident at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
These five parrots, named Eric, Jade, Elsie, Tyson, and Billy, were recently introduced to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. However, their behavior quickly became problematic as they started swearing at guests.
Parrots Learned to Swear from Each Other
The park's officials had placed these five parrots in the same cage. Within just a week, they had learned to curse at each other. The staff was astonished to hear the language these birds were using. Initially, they directed their swearing at one another, but soon they began to target the visitors.
A Unique Situation in 25 Years
Steve Nichols, the Chief Executive of the wildlife park, expressed his surprise, stating, "We were shocked to learn about the swearing. In 25 years, we have never encountered anything like this. While we knew parrots could occasionally say inappropriate things, I had never seen them swear at guests before. We are now concerned about the children visiting the park, which is why we decided to remove them."
Laughter Encouraged Their Behavior
Nichols further explained, "The coincidence was that we had five different parrots in one cage for a week. This created a situation where only swearing parrots were present. We thought they would stop their bad habits in front of visitors, but instead, they started swearing at them. When they did, the audience laughed loudly, which only encouraged them to swear more."
Removed for the Sake of Children
Nichols noted, "While the swearing might be amusing for adults, it is not appropriate for the children visiting the park. They have now been removed and separated. We hope that after some time, they will abandon their bad habits and learn new words. However, if they continue to use foul language, I am unsure what we will do next."
A Word of Caution for Parrot Owners
So, if you have a parrot at home, think twice before using any bad language around it, or you might find your household exposed to some unexpected surprises.