0718 Flaco the Owl Quiz

Where was Flaco the Owl originally born?

• Central Park

• A zoo in Manhattan

• North Carolina

• New Jersey

What happened in 2023 that changed Flaco’s life?

• He got sick

• His enclosure was vandalized

• He was released into the wild

• He was moved to a different zoo

What did staff discover about Flaco after he escaped?

• He could not fly

• He had become blind

• He had died

• He had strong flying and hunting skills

Why did the zoo stop trying to trap Flaco?

• They lost track of him

• He had become too dangerous

• He was surviving well on his own

• He returned to the zoo by himself

How did Flaco the Owl die?

• He was attacked by a predator

• He fell from a tree

• He crashed into a building

• He starved to death

What species of owl was Flaco?

• Great Horned Owl

• Eurasian eagle-owl

• Snowy Owl

• Barn Owl

How long did Flaco live in the Central Park Zoo before escaping?

• 5 years

• 9 years

• 12 years

• 14 years

How did people in New York react to Flaco living in the wild?

• They ignored him.

• They were annoyed.

• They were delighted.

• They were afraid.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a place Flaco was seen?

• Central Park

• Apartment windows

• The subway

• Other parts of Manhattan

What does the word “demise” most likely mean in the sentence:

“the demise of Flaco the Owl…”?

• Escape

• Injury

• Freedom

• Death