Wyze donating 80 security cameras to Amarillo Zoo after recent mystery 'UAO'

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If the famous Unidentified Amarillo Object (UAO) reappears at the Amarillo Zoo, some new security cameras can help solve the mystery that captured worldwide attention, the city of Amarillo announced in a news release.

Wyze, a Seattle-based company specializing in smart home products and wireless cameras, is donating 80 Wyze Cam v3 cameras to the Amarillo Zoo. The Wyze Cam v3 is a top-seller among home security camera systems in the country.

“Like many on social media, we saw the picture of the Unidentified Amarillo Object that was recently near the Amarillo Zoo,” said Dave Crosby, cofounder and chief marketing officer for Wyze. “Was it an alien? An animal? A human with a costume? The world is curious.

Around 1:25 a.m. May 21, security cameras inside a perimeter fence at the Amarillo Zoo captured a strange image outside the zoo.
Around 1:25 a.m. May 21, security cameras inside a perimeter fence at the Amarillo Zoo captured a strange image outside the zoo.

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“Unfortunately, the camera at the Amarillo Zoo was not able to provide a clear image of the UAO. We’re making it our mission at Wyze to make sure when and if it comes back, we all get the answers we need. That’s why we are sending 80 of our cameras. The Wyze Cam v3 has color night vision so we get a clear shot of when the UAO when and if it comes back.”

The City of Amarillo released an image of the so-called UAO on June 8.

Since then, it has sparked an online trend and debate, with hundreds of people weighing in about the photo and a possible answer. Even the Amarillo Sod Poodles' mascot Ruckus was named a potential contender of the figure caught in the grainy photo On Saturday, the team posted a photo on Facebook with Ruckus outside the zoo fence that read "you guys, you're not gonna believe this..."

“This was something we wanted our community to have fun with – help us identify our UAO,” said City of Amarillo Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Kashuba. “There was no damage to the Amarillo Zoo and no animals were harmed. We were intrigued with the image – and wanted to share the mystery.

“We are grateful for Wyze and this incredibly generous donation to the Amarillo Zoo. It is doubtful we will ever discover the identity of the UAO. However, thanks to Wyze, the Amarillo Zoo will have the best camera technology on the market. This donation improves the security of the entire zoo facility.”

The Wyze Cam v3 features color night viewing, a crisp, high definition image and is IP65-rated for indoor and outdoor use.

For more information, contact City of Amarillo Communications Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov .

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Wyze donating 80 security cameras to Amarillo Zoo after mystery photo