Italian Tourist Visits Indian Zoo, Shares His ‘Exotic Animal’ Moment in Viral Video

A light-hearted moment at an Indian zoo has gone viral after an Italian visitor unexpectedly became the main attraction instead of the animals. The internet is loving the wholesome chaos that unfolded

during his outing.Lorenzo Nova Nobilio, an Italian creator currently living in the UK, posted the viral clip on Instagram. What began like a standard travel video — him casually heading toward the zoo entrance with the on-screen text saying, “I went to a zoo in India” — quickly turned into something far funnier.Halfway through the clip, the focus shifts entirely. Lorenzo is no longer looking at enclosures; instead, four excited Indian men suddenly gather around him, each eager for a picture. They even hold his hand while posing, giving him the kind of attention usually reserved for spotting a rare species. The video’s punchline appears on screen: “Turns out I was the exotic animal everyone came to see.”

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In his caption, he added humor of his own: “I did think it’s because they watched my shows at the beginning. Anyway, if he doesn’t hold your hand like that, DUMP HIM!!!”Social media users were instantly entertained, flooding the comments with laughter and similar experiences.One viewer admitted, “Haha, I knew they loved taking photos with tourists, but I didn’t expect the attention I’m getting!”Another echoed the sentiment: “I get asked for pictures more in India than anywhere else - and 98% have no idea who I actually am.”Some commenters were charmed by the affectionate gesture in the video, especially the hand-holding moment: “The hand grab aaaargh! It’s cute.”Many users noted that Lorenzo’s playful reaction, paired with the warmth of the locals, turned an ordinary day at the zoo into delightfully wholesome content — the kind that leaves viewers smiling long after the video ends.