Blue-Throated Macaws Escape London Zoo, Found Safe in Cambridgeshire

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws that recently made headlines after escaping from London Zoo, have been found safe and sound in Cambridgeshire. The vibrant parrots, recognized for their striking blue feathers and yellow markings, flew away on October 21 during their routine flight at the zoo.

After a week-long search, the macaws were spotted by a family in Buckden, Cambridgeshire, who saw the birds behind their garden. Although Lily and Margot initially took to the skies again, they were later tracked down in a nearby field. Upon retrieval, zookeepers reported that the macaws flew directly into their arms, seemingly grateful for the rescue.

The birds were treated to a delightful snack of pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and pecans before being taken back to the zoo. Both macaws are currently in good health and undergoing quarantine at London Zoo’s animal hospital. After their recovery, they will be reunited with their parents, Popeye and Ollie.

London Zoo is home to four blue-throated macaws, one of the largest parrot species in the world. These parrots are native to Brazil and are well-known for their loud vocalizations that can be heard from up to a kilometre away.