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An owl escaped from a New York zoo. But unlike other animal fugitives, he’ll be allowed to stay free.

A Central Park Zoo owl named Flaco was freed from his enclosure in early February, mirroring other zoo crimes this year. Flaco’s since been found, but zoo personnel are letting him stay free for now, prompting internet fame for the bird.

A Central Park Zoo owl named Flaco was freed from his enclosure in early February, marking the fourth zoo crime of 2023. Flaco's since been found, but zoo personnel are letting him stay free — for now.
A Central Park Zoo owl named Flaco was freed from his enclosure in early February, marking the fourth zoo crime of 2023. Flaco's since been found, but zoo personnel are letting him stay free — for now.Read moreManhattan Bird Alert