Perhaps you’ve seen news reports about the four zebras that escaped from a trailer on a highway east of Seattle this week. 3 were quickly captured, but one is still on the loose.
Here's something you don't see every day: Zebras on the loose in Washington.
The zebras escaped a trailer on Sunday afternoon. Three of them were captured, but one zebra is still on the loose, as of Monday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/zcG9er72c1
There have been some real sightings of the last zebra out in the woods and we hope he’s found safe soon.
But in the meantime, locals are having a great time spotting the zebra in other places, including at the airport, on a ferry, on a bridge, at the Department of Motor Vehicles, in a police car and lots of other places.
While we’re getting used to seeing stripes at SEA, we’re not sure this belongs to us. 😕 Better call our wildlife biologist! #NorthBendZebra 🦓 pic.twitter.com/3S7DL3eM9j
— Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport (@flySEA) May 2, 2024
Apparently the zebra that escaped from the North Bend facility was last seen on the ferry to Bremerton. pic.twitter.com/twp3QA5lzE
We can confirm that a wayward #zebra stopped in briefly this morning at our West Seattle driver licensing office. He said he needed an enhanced ID to cross the border. We reminded him that he's a zebra and he can just, you know, cross if he wants to. 🦓 pic.twitter.com/XjSqt7YHv4
— Washington State Department of Licensing (@WA_DOL) May 2, 2024
Not because of the people. But because of the animals.
As part of SAT’s “Summer of Fun,” Zoomagination, an animal advocate program, brought a boa constrictor, an opossum, a parrot, and two sloths to the airport for animal encounters with travelers.
Why two sloths? Sloths sleep 18-20 hours a day, so when Snooze the Sloth needed a nap, Yogi took over.
The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel times. And this year is no exception.
AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, a 7% increase over 2022.
Many people will be driving to their destinations this weekend, but AAA says nearly 3.4 million travelers are expected to fly.
That’s an increase of 11% over last year and 5.4% more than in 2019.
“This Memorial Day weekend could be the busiest at airports since 2005,” says AAA.
So if you’re flying somewhere, pack your patience – and some snacks.
Therapy Cat at SFO Airport
San Francisco International Airport’s team of certified stress-relief animals, the Wag Brigade, includes dogs, a Flemish giant rabbit named Alex, and a Juliana-breed pig named Lilou.
Now the team has a new member: Duke Ellington Morris, known around town as ‘Duke the Cat.’
Duke is certified as a therapy cat by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and has been visiting area hospitals and other sites for many years.
Look for Duke and other SFO stress-relief animals wearing their “pet me” vests.
Air New Zealand’s amenity kits feature products inspired by Māori knowledge
Air New Zealand’s new onboard amenity kits now feature skincare products made by Aotea on Aotea/ Great Barrier Island that inspiration by traditional Māori herbal practices.
The products include native New Zealand ingredients, such as Kawakawa, Harakeke, and Mānuka, and are available to customers traveling in business premier and premium economy cabins.
“My grandmother was a Rongoā Māori (Māori medicine) practitioner,” says Aotea founder Tama Toki, “She would treat us kids with what we found in the bush and the Aotea range is an expression of that upbringing. It’s a privilege to be able to see this part of our culture onboard Air New Zealand flights.”
This year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs are getting pretty exciting for fans of the Seattle Kraken.
The team has a surprise 2-1 lead against the Dallas Stars in a best-of-7 series and Game 4 is Tuesday night.
Alaska Airlines, the official airline of the Seattle Kraken, is joining in the fun by giving away free flights.
The number of flights they’ll give away is tied to the number on the jersey of the first player to score.
To participate in “Getaway Goals,” follow @alaskaair on social media, reply with the last name or number of the player you think will score first, and include #AlaskaAirGoals.
We’re back with Getaway Goals round 2, game 4! 🏒@SeattleKraken score, you win! The 1st player to score unlocks flights. How many? The # on his jersey! To enter, follow @alaskaair, reply w/the player’s # you think will score 1st & use #AlaskaAirGoals. 👀 Entry ends at puck drop. pic.twitter.com/u4BbEA03Ml
PUPs on Parade at Los Angeles International Airport
Pet therapy programs at airports are incredibly popular and the program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a pup parade.
The LAX PUPs program, which stands for Pets Unstressing Passengers, started in 2013 and now includes more than 80 dogs and their handlers.
On Wednesday, May 10, from 11 am until 1 pm, more than a dozen LAX PUPs and their volunteer handlers will participate in a pup parade – complete with red carpet – in Terminal 1, by Gate 17/18 at LAX and then stick around for a meet-and-greet and photo ops with ticketed passengers.
Football fan or not, if you like puppies (and who doesn’t?) you’ll want to tune in to Denver International Airport’s (DEN) Facebook live broadcast of this year’s Puppy Bowl.
The adorable face-off takes place Friday, Feb 10 from 10 a.m. to noon (Denver time).
If you’re in the DEN terminal, make your way to Level 5, near passenger arrival, to see it live.
Back by paw-pular demand! 🐾DEN & @DASanimals are bringing the Puppy Bowl back to the airport. Adorable puppies will go nose-to-nose this year as they sleep, play, and sleep some more to win your hearts. Join us virtually this Friday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. pic.twitter.com/iIeis7QrPZ
