Flock Of 'Free-Roaming' Peacocks Who Wandered Away From Philly Zoo Still On The Loose

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A flock of peacocks, who likely escaped from the Philadelphia Zoo, caused traffic delays on I-76 on Wednesday night.

CBS3 was there as Pennsylvania State Police helped to guide the peacocks off the road.

The Philadelphia Zoo says they believe that four of their peacocks ventured past the zoo around 8 p.m.

"The Zoo is home to a free-roaming peacock flock that lives on Zoo grounds and is cared for by the Zoo's animal and veterinary staff. The peacocks do sometimes venture past the Zoo's gates and typically return home on their own," officials said in a statement.

After resisting arrest, two peacocks were helped over the wall as two others watched comfortably in a tree off the road.

"The peacocks will have gone to roost for the night, the safest decision for the peacocks and Zoo staff is to wait until daylight," officials added.

The zoo says they will work with police in the morning to locate the adventurous flock.