Parrots Removed from UK Zoo for Swearing at Visitors

Swearing Parrots Cause Stir at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

Many of us have seen talking parrots, but have you ever encountered parrots that swear? At a zoo in the UK, five parrots have gained notoriety for their foul language. These African grey parrots were removed after they began to hurl profanities at visitors. The birds, named Eric, Jade, Elsie, Tyson, and Billy, were recently introduced to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park.

Initially brought in for public viewing, their swearing antics led to their removal from the exhibit.

Parrots Start Swearing at Zoo Visitors

The wildlife park officials had placed these five parrots in the same cage. Within just a week, they learned to swear at each other. The staff was astonished by the language these birds picked up. Initially, the parrots directed their insults at one another, but soon they began to target the visitors as well. It seems that their close quarters led to the adoption of this inappropriate language.

Unprecedented Behavior 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 rude things, I had never seen them swear at visitors before. We are now concerned about the children visiting the park, which is why we decided to remove them."

Audience 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 outgrow this bad habit, but instead, they started swearing at the audience. When they did, the visitors laughed loudly, which only encouraged the parrots to swear more."

Removed for the Sake of Young Visitors

Nichols noted, "While the swearing might be amusing for adults, it is not appropriate for the children who visit the park. Therefore, we have removed these parrots. They have been separated, and we hope that in a few days, they will learn new words and abandon their bad habits. However, if they continue to use foul language, I am uncertain about what to do next."

So, if you have a parrot at home, think twice before using any bad language around it, or you might find your home environment exposed to others.