Escape artist kangaroo named Bingus gives Texas cops a run for their money
A kangaroo named Bingus escaped from the Waco Wildlife Center, leading Texas police on a humorous chase. The officers eventually captured Bingus, who was compared to a stubborn child by amused viewers. This incident marks the second time a kangaroo has escaped from the same facility.
- ▪Bingus the kangaroo broke out of the Waco Wildlife Center on Monday morning.
- ▪Waco police officers were seen chasing the marsupial in a comical pursuit.
- ▪The capture of Bingus was likened to a mother dragging a reluctant child out of a store.
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US News Funny video shows escape artist kangaroo named Bingus give Texas cops a run for their money By Chris Bradford Published May 27, 2026, 10:02 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It was a game of hop pursuit. Comical video shows an escape artist kangaroo giving Texas cops the run-around — before it was eventually captured. The marsupial named Bingus somehow managed to break out of the Waco Wildlife Center Monday morning, with cops springing into action, video released by the Waco Police Department shows. 3 Bingus was seen leading Waco cops on a wild chase after breaking out of a wildlife center.
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