Mysterious Creature in Amarillo Zoo Unidentified After Two Years.

The Unidentified Amarillo Object: A Mystery Remains

On May 21, 2022, a strange creature was spotted outside Amarillo Zoo, dubbed the "Unidentified Amarillo Object" (#UAO). The incident gained traction in June when the city released a statement asking for the public's help:

"For now, the strange visitor is a UAO – Unidentified Amarillo Object... In the spirit of fun if not curiosity, the City of Amarillo is letting the public offer ideas on the identity of the UAO." https://www.amarillo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2273/16

The release invited tens of thousands of theories on social media. Suggestions ranged from a "person with a strange hat" to a "coyote on its hind legs," with some speculating it was the mythical chupacabra. Wyze, a smart home company, offered to donate 80 cameras to the zoo to help identify the creature. Dave Crosby, co-founder, said:

“Like many on social media, we saw the picture of the Unidentified Amarillo Object near the Amarillo Zoo. Was it an alien? An animal? A human in a costume? The world is curious."

The zoo's response to the offer is unclear, and the creature has not been seen since. No further comments have been provided by authorities, leaving the #UAO a mystery.