Audubon Zoo staff recently made an unexpected discovery that left them both confused and oddly impressed: one of their most talked-about animals—the elusive “Cajun Lemur”—was actually just a local man named Todd who had wandered into an exhibit and never left.
The Audubon Zoo, widely respected for its world-class exhibits and groundbreaking conservation efforts, isn’t exactly used to handling situations like this. Known for blending education with unforgettable experiences, the zoo typically deals with animals that belong there, making Todd’s presence a bit of an… anomaly.
Officials, clearly proud of the institution’s legacy, are reportedly still debating the proper protocol for “an enthusiastic but unsanctioned human participant.”
According to zoo officials, Todd likely entered through an open service gate following a catered fundraiser and found his way into the enclosure labeled “Nocturnal Curiosities.” Staff assumed he was part of a recent animal exchange program, citing his nocturnal habits, erratic movements, and a diet consisting mostly of Zapp’s chips and daiquiris.
The alleged “Cajun lemur” enclosure. Audubon Zoo officials later confirmed it was actually a local man named Todd who wandered in after being out on Frenchmen Street and just… stayed.
“We first grew suspicious when he started vaping behind a log and referring to children as ‘little homies,’ and tourists as “bruh,” said zookeeper Melinda Fauntleroy. “But to be fair, he blended in surprisingly well.”
Todd, who answered only to “Zoodaddy,” reportedly survived off tossed snacks, a puddle misting system, and the occasional beer smuggled in by sympathetic tourists. Witnesses say he once attempted to barter a pack of gum for a visitor’s soft pretzel, calling it “a fair trade under swamp law.”
Despite the revelation, Audubon Zoo officials say they’re not entirely sure what to do next. “Honestly, the public loves him,” said Fauntleroy. “He’s more active than the sloth, more photogenic than the nutria, and—somehow—he unionized.”
Todd is currently being evaluated for a possible permanent role as a “local species ambassador,” with his own bead-throwing platform for Mardi Gras and a sponsored mini fridge in the enclosure.
