Zoos Are Tweeting Amazon-Like Reviews Of Animals And They Are Hilarious

The 'mostly harmless' lion earned four stars.

This is not the first time that zoos have engaged in a hilarious tweet-off on the micro blogging website, but this might just be the best one yet. On Friday, zoos in USA began to rate and review animals like product reviews on e-commerce websites. The results were predictably hilarious. The Amazon-esque reviews are sure to make you laugh out loud. See for yourself:

The trend started with Oregon Zoo rating an otter

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Overall very good first impressions. Sturdy built, totally winter-ready and waterproof. Only comes in brown but that's actually a plus for me. #rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/IK99ODsTPT
- Oregon Zoo (@OregonZoo) March 9, 2018

The 'rate a species' trend soon spread to other zoos and aquariums

otter be 4 stars but
ok first of all i'm very satisfied much improved over river edition. extremely warm insulation which adds buoyancy. if u like kelp the UrchinCrusher+ is a must on coastal trips. minus one star because it's actually a weasel lol?! #rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/oCGV3aGlZ0
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (@MontereyAq) March 9, 2018

A+ VINTAGE ROADSTER
Despite few major design updates since the Ice Age, a worthy investment for current and future aficionados. Oxygen-processing and sustained land speed unparalleled. Extremely rare, though hopefully not for long.#rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/Dqa0Gp7Q7m
- Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (@LAZoo) March 9, 2018

And spread like wildfire

I WAS A DOUBTER
I was skeptical but this really works! You can't just put any kind of kangaroo in a tree. You need to make sure you get the right kind. Look for labels like "Matschie's" or "Goodfellow's" to know it's the real deal.
#rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/8fy8dU74fK
- Woodland Park Zoo (@woodlandparkzoo) March 9, 2018

HIGH-KOALATY, IF SLUGGISH
Who's got four thumbs and loves to sleep?#rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/fzedtnFODx
- Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (@LAZoo) March 9, 2018

NOT AS EXPECTED
Color not as shown (not even CLOSE!!!), supposed to be predator but just sits on heated rock all day and let turtles walk all over him (if ambush predators are so different you should tell people) also missing one toe???#rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/5EAdkDN5D4
- CA AcademyOfSciences (@calacademy) March 9, 2018

This lion earned four stars

MOSTLY HARMLESS
A+ excellent sleeper, perfectly content to sleep for 20+ hours in a day. Best to avoid during waking hours.#rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/wS1d8r7tjE
- Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (@LAZoo) March 9, 2018

This red panda comes with extra fluff included

We're a FANDA of the red panda. Low maintenance. Self cleaning. Extra fluff included. #rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/zB23VVWQiy
- Minnesota Zoo (@mnzoo) March 9, 2018

Soon it wasn't just zoos but the whole twitterverse joining in on rating species

Pleasantly surprised. Thought I had ordered a Roomba, but this did an excellent job of cleaning up my ecosystem. Only downside is the projectile vomiting. Overall 5 stars, would drunkenly purchase again. #rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/5fDfHiaWNq
- Katherine O'Reilly (@DrKatfish) March 9, 2018

very unsatisfied with the shipping. I ordered a frog and what I got was this big melted pile. #rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/6pj9D2HcED
- Slartibartfast (@shtoopy) March 9, 2018

CAT/SNAKE HYBRID
Extremely musky. 5/6 ends sharp and pointy. Handles like a furry noodle. But fantastic for taking care of unwanted prairie dogs along your property.#rateaspecies pic.twitter.com/I7euo0S3GJ
- Tyger (@TygerWDR) March 9, 2018

The tweets were a definite hit and kept people entertained all through the weekend

The Oregon Zoo is rating species today like Amazon products, so freaking adorable! https://t.co/gBiYhI6Bcs
- Emily Flynn (@tigerlilylover) March 9, 2018