THE CUTEST MOM AT THE ZOO!

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

I read that some Zoo animals bob their heads up and down when they turn mentally insane due to being in isolated captivity unfortunately. Great vlog Shay! Awesome presentation

[@MARIANAMRLS11]

Yeah that is true. I don't know the name in english but in spanish is: Estereotipia which actually means a repetitive behavior that does not benefit the animal in any way. You can see this mostly in felines like if you go to the zoo and see a lion walking three steps then going back three steps and so. This happens because they are given food they dont hunt, they don't have toys or a rich environment

[@amandalawyer7687]

Thats terrible. Their cool to see but theres gotta be other ways to make this not hurt animals.

[@fionasullivan4544]

thats awful. im a huge animal person and it kills me to hear this:(

[@boredmuch12]

You're absolutely correct. It is sad to see but the general public usually think it's 'cute' or 'hilarious' that animals display behaviours shown in this vlog, and often anthropomorphise these behaviours (such as when Colette said to Brock that the elephant was 'dancing'). It is in fact called 'stereotypy' and is a result of a lack of mental stimulation, or placing animals in an environment that hinders natural behaviours. For example, wild elephants tend to walk quite far each day in search of food, so when they're captive in zoos they are obviously unable to carry out this natural behaviour and therefore act out by head bobbing, swaying etc. You'll also see stereotypy in big cats that are unable to hunt and be the predators they're born to be, and will therefore pace. Unfortunately people continue to visit zoos and animals continue to be held captive in enclosures that are simply not suitable. As a qualified Zoologist who majored in Animal Behaviour and Physiology, I'm saddened when I see these things. It's not like the research and resources aren't there to know how to help these animals. When these issues arise, it is an animal welfare issue, and the keepers and administrators have a lot to answer to.

[@MaevesRandomnessxx]

He was actually in musk which all male elephants go through whether in captivity or not. You can tell my a liquid the seeps out around the trunk and ears

[@TheRyanLamont]

I love that Shay appreciates the beauty of other guys confidently, and without shame (Like when he pinched that Maker Studios guys' biceps) Straight guys can appreciate other men too :D

[@IzzeyIce]

Your kids are so independent and intelligent, main reason why? You showed them as much love and comfort as possible and that is the most important thing.

[@ezrinrose]

True

[@TheFapman]

Amen.

[@davidbull7156]

*****

[@jesswebster5469]

besides sontard not filming your speech he did a great job of vlogging!!

[@iMacUrFace]

All your kids are amazing but I am especially obsessed with Princesstard. She's a go getter! I hope I meet you guys one day :-)

[@aislinprice]

I know ! I love her sassiness

[@Wheetot]

Being someone that's been following the vlogs almost since the very beginning, I felt so so SO, proud watching this video and watching how far Shay has come. It just makes me happy to know that he's finally getting the recognition he deserves

[@anyalauren_1335]

I love early Vlogs because they are perfect for UK viewers, usually I am watching the vlog late at night, but not today!👏

[@ramlamohamed7677]

The reason it's an early vlog He is in a different state

[@satsumajuice4]

The elephant rocking back and forth is called weaving. It's because he is bored, frustrated, and lacks stimulation that is found in their normal habitats. :(

[@Jasminedownie_]

Thought I'd give you all a little message. I know your not gonna see this but here goes. Shay👨 -basically your the funniest coolest dad anyone could have and your such an inspiration to everyone. Mommytard👩 -can't believe all 5 of your kids are so beautiful and kind to each other. Your so gorgeous and such a good mum. Sontard👦- since I've started watching the shaytards you've inspired me to do two things: to exercise more and stop eating sugar as much. You've also taught me to never give up. Princesstard👧- your really pretty and such a good sister. Your kind to everyone and always looking out for your family. Also I love it when you get hyper! Babytard👸- your so cute and really brave. It's sooo cute when you vlog and I love it how you act all grown up. Rocktard👱- your so grown up but your also really cute. I've watched you grow up and I loved every second of it. Brotard👶- you haven't really been born for a long time but you've already been abroad a few times! Your unbelievably cute and so brave. Zeke🐺- I really want a dog like you because your so big and cuddly but also your so playful. LOVE YOU SHAYTARDS!!!❤️😚😊😘💗

[@Jasminedownie_]

Cute and really brave. LOVE YOU SHAYTARDS❤️😚😍😘💗☺️😚

[@corbangray9051]

That is true

[@happylittlephil3527]

That's so sweet! 🐣

[@tvoss5]

The shaytards is the best channel on youtube🌹🌈

[@jasmchelton4598]

LETS GET THIS COMMENT TO THE TOP

[@LaughInHalf]

Shaytards u made me believe in myself enough to dare & start my own KZbin channel. My confidence is growing with each video I make & I just reached 12,400 subscribers! I feel thankful to ur family 4 helping me believe in me enough to do this.

[@finnwalker570]

wow good for u

[@zureva8325]

i love your vids

[@Andrew19991000]

thats great

[@LaughInHalf]

Thanks everyone you're nice!

[@HijinksClan]

That's so awesome! Congrats! Shaytards really are inspiring, I also just started a channel, I have a lot to learn but like you I am also getting my confidence up with each video. I'm on my way to check out your channel!

[@angharadirvine9279]

Actually loving the new look shay!

[@loris4225]

There were some awesome lines in this video. My two favorites were "I gave her a hug like you told me too!!!" and "He's too big....you will fall!!" :-) Such sweet and adorable kids.

[@HarjotSaywhaa]

Early Vlog! Saves me from staying up till 11pm for this haha! Got an Exam tomorrow so Thank you Shay!

[@Stachlkatz]

good luck to you :)

[@TH3mrBROWN]

"Confined in a small space with very few, if any, social partners and minimal or no autonomy over their lives, zoo elephants have very little to do each day. Being intelligent animals, they become bored. Boredom itself leads to a variety of behavioral problems including heightened aggression, in some cases, and neurotic or stereotypic behavior, such as rocking back and forth, swaying from side to side or bobbing the head up and down." Dancing... or slowly going insane? You decide...

[@RaeBae7]

that makes me so upset :(

[@bubblegentlemen]

Yeah some horses that stay too long in their box do that to. It's really sad.

[@Gingerandcoco]

awful :(

[@eks8936]

that elefant is going crazy! Big animals like that should have more space to roame around. I've seen quite some animals acting like that, repeating one movement over and over again, when they are in captivity. It is sad although we love to see these animals in real life, and can't do that unless they are captivated.. I think you have the most amasing channel and I admire you all. Love from Denmark!

[@markJ3086]

Nice job sontard, good filming And rocktard gets cuter every video!

[@aLbotTV]

That elephant is not dancing. It is called stereotypic behavior. When elephants are in captivity they do not develop these unnatural rhythmic movements. It looks funny, but truly it's a tick that these animals develop from being confined from the outside world where they have to survive. These behaviors show the animal is going "crazy" or almost losing its mind. It is very sad.

[@MyRandomnessShow]

Elephant's confinement in unnatural zoo enclosures causes them stress, thus, they display neurotic behaviors like repetitive head bobbing, swaying and rocking.

[@monkeycoolbanananot]

i'm so glad you commented that coz i was wondering and hoping someone would!

[@LittlecutiepieAJ]

uhh translation?

[@GuineaPigSecretsUK]

Omg I love hearing all rocktards new words, his voice is cute

[@itsamyyy91]

The elephant was bobbing his head because its going insane / is depressed due to being in captivity. I looked it up and wiki answers said that. Poor guy :(

[@JSonnet]

Oh of course, if Wiki said it, it must be true.

[@cristinajordan2716]

you shouldnt use wiki answers as a reliable source

[@culinary531]

JSonnet i agree with you on the wiki part but it is a true fact that captive animals get these tendencies of movements or pacing back and forth do to lack of stimulation and is also describes as psychosis.

[@Wolfhound.]

they also do this to calm them selves they will do odd things because normally they are busy surviving so they get bored his bobbing is prally from like u said or he was calming his self or they need to take them out for a stroll and interact with them more

[@hizzeldrizzel]

JSonnet www.elephant-world.com/elephants-in-captivity/

[@ruthmitchell4137]

MommyTard. You are the best! I'm very blessed and impressed with your genuine love and care you have with all your children.

[@letsaplaymario8899]

as i was watching shay talk to us in the.......bathroom, before he went on stage, I was thinking abut how hilarious it would be if the entire audience could hear him because his mic was on. Just think about it........

[@blissfox6787]

OMG THATS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING xD

[@letsaplaymario8899]

ME TOO!!!! oh wait, i already explained that.

[@nataliew2187]

Me TOO!!

[@mister-ejb]

SAME!!! THAT WOULDVE BEEN SOOOOO FUNNY😂😂😂😂😂

[@PoppetPoppetSarah]

Poor Elephant looked miserable and stressed out :(

[@blissfox6787]

No it was dancing xD

[@PoppetPoppetSarah]

It really wasn't.

[@emquitt]

If the elephants weren't in there they could be extinct there are poachers

[@johnm.3374]

It was stretching.

[@ThePerProductions]

The head bobbing is a sign of psycological stress due to captivity.

[@MalloryAbbie]

If you actually read all of this, then thank you ! I’m 18 years-old from Canada & love making video's. I've worked hard to post content that I believe people will enjoy. Please leave a thumbs up so more people can find me

[@ilovebratayley7635]

I recon both Sontard and Princesstard will be vloggers when they are older :)

[@Katiej.w]

Me too

[@glitter4ever10]

Reckon*

[@kingcraft_adamj]

I think that phone is more princestards phone

[@myahcrisostomo9097]

Ikr!!! I was going to write that.:) read my mind! Haha lol

[@samauriakelly]

I know right

[@elladunham6518]

I totally agree, none of the others use it/have any interest in it!

[@kieragunther4794]

Well maybe because she is mature im not saying the others aren't but maybe she is the one who gets to hold it.

[@777RBE777]

Would be so funny if they could here Shay talking about how nervous he is through his mic.

[@BexHM07]

The elephants name is billy at the Los Angeles zoo and he has a psychotic disease from being trapped in a confined area alone for over 3 years now look it up its sad 😰

[@LilyAnn31]

Holy Cheese Balls Batman:0 Shaytards and Stampy

[@shannonjenkins393]

I got goose bumps when they showed the SHAYTARDS "commercial" and when he went on stage!!! I can't believe how far he's come :') bittersweet

[@detectivehawk4976]

I worked in zoos for many years with all animals from small parrots to elephants, and for the people wondering about the elephant and bashing zoos, i'd urge you to do a lot more research. Elephants are being killed by the thousands each year in the wild. In fact, over 300 elephants are estimated to be killed each year in Kenya alone. The focus of a lot of zoos now days are to provide a naturalistic habitat for these animals, enrichment to keep them from being bored and to bring out natural behaviors i.e. hunting and foraging, breeding, and educating the public about these creatures. Most zoos today serve as a safe haven for animals that are otherwise being destroyed and going extinct in the wild. Many zoos today work towards keeping a steady and healthy population of animals in captivity(while giving them a life as similar to them being in thr wild as possible) in a hope that they can one day be returned to the wild. The elephant bobbing his head is not necesssrily stress, it could also be just a behavior that he does.

[@detectivehawk4976]

First of all Tom Bombadil, I missed you in the Lord Of the Rings movie lol. Well said I agree, though I would use the term "confined" very loosely. Because as I have mentioned before, many zoos do the best that they can to provide animals with the most naturalistic exhibit possible and provide lots of enrichment for them to reduce stress and boredom.While the elephant might possibly be stressed out, people saying that zoos are cruel and turn the animals loose dont realize that doing that does more harm then good. Zoos are nowhere near as bad as they used to be back in the day. No cages, chains...

[@wondlorland]

Yes, there are great zoos but the LA zoo is not one of them. Elephants do not bob their heads in the wild. This is a stereotypic behavior which indicates that their needs are not being met. Also, there are still several zoos around the world that are absolutely horrible. In 2004, 2 gorillas were inhumanly killed at the Giza Zoo. Don't even get me started on the Mumbai Zoo or Tirana Zoo where animals are dying at a horrifically sad rate. Cages and chains are not at all a thing of the past.

[@detectivehawk4976]

That sounds awesome man. There are definitely some sanctuaries that take great care of the animals. Do you by any chance know what it's called? I would love to check them out.

[@DianaSensation]

Babytards sas gives me life.

[@HuntressLIVE]

Lmao 😂 "Filming this may be illegal....I'll let my Son do it?" LOL

[@w50swimmer2]

I don't understand the people who ask "Is a zebra black with white stripes or white with black stripes?" A zebra's belly white, and the way that the stripes end clearly shows that a zebra is white with black stripes.

[@ruthbanks8940]

I think it's a joke

[@MaccAbbott]

i was thinking that during the video too lol

[@linkball8341]

male zebras are one and female are the other

[@ruthbanks8940]

Oh

[@w50swimmer2]

Ruth Banks Some people definitely ask just to be funny, but it's one of those questions that many people legitimately don't know the answer to.

[@madelynnlexi8865]

At 0:29 I don't make my bed and I have all A's

[@NadePlayyy]

Me too and with ap classes

[@AndrewMcNally13]

GUYS IMAGINE IF HIS MIC WAS ON WHILST HE WAS IN THE TOILET AHAHAH

[@itsQuinntendo]

That's exactly what I was thinking! haha

[@hannahvioleta5909]

NOO WHAT HAPPENED TO THE INTRO? :(

[@funnyface2929]

This is so cool! And got me so pumped to...just do anything!!! I am so proud and happy when I see how far you and everyone has come :D

[@daisychainexplores]

When brotard started hitting katilette I started singing: "Hit me baby one more time!"

[@danilovestimmcgraw]

It's seriously how ever long past three. The red squiggly line is saving my tired life right now. Stop making me waaaatchhhh hahaha! Love you guys!

[@Dreaming875]

LOLOLOL. OMG rocktard is so adorable! He made me smile when he came up with "Mary hoptikn"

[@ElizabethBarone]

This made me smile because I can remember doing my little sister's hair. She whined the whole time but always begged me to do it for her. I miss those days. Now we're all grown up and I rarely get to see her. Siblings are the most important thing in the world. :)

[@HelenaJane07]

Amazing Shay! Looked like everything ran so well. Couldn't be prouder of you all! You all inspire me to do my best

[@Jenipha670]

When I was just looking at the picture I was thinking "she's must be the cutest mom at the zoo" then I looked at the title ...FREAKING OUT SOOOOO MUCHHH!!!!!

[@kudzuken]

Newborns always look like - "Dang! It's BRIGHT out here!"

[@dianamaire175]

That rap was golden! 😂😂 dang I'm going to quote some of that for my senior quote! 😂

[@mswitzer11]

Elephants bopping their head like that means they are depressed/distressed.

[@SpyridonTheWonderWkr]

I think Rocktard is trying to say Mary Watson. Mary Jane Watson is Spider-Man's recurring love interest.

[@danielmons4345]

loved the video. Fave part was watching Rocktard at the zoo. Little kids get so excited over anything. Very cute.

[@staywithskz9774]

OH MY GOD IT'S STAMPY!!!! I LOVE HIM! Also the SHADYTARDS

[@comewithmevlogs]

i can see your losing weight shay, im so excited to see you get to your goal and run the marathon i believe in you :) good luck

[@Laurasyt]

Oh yes so funny to see an elephant that is so stressed that its "dancing" for your entertainment...ugh I'm sorry I love the shaytards, I know they're good people, this just makes me sad to see

[@kingofepicness00]

I know some aspects of the zoo is cruel but most of the time its because they can't live in the wild because they would just die so the zoo saved their lives by taking them into captivity

[@jelIIo]

Yeah because Colette is supposed to be an expert on animals, isn't she? Get the fuck out of here. People like you disgust me.

[@kingofepicness00]

bouse who disgusts you?

[@danielledawn5155]

Ummm pretty sure they even said they didn't know why the elephant was doing that

[@AnomalousIy]

How was she supposed to know???!!! She's not an animal expert she thought it was dancing cause she didn't know that it was "stressed"

[@fxzion2042]

I just subed to the shaytards because everyday before I go to school i watch one of there videos and it makes me laugh and it just really makes me happy so thank you for all the videos that you've made keep it up bye!👍

[@Vness20]

Can't even stand how absolutely adorable brock is! 😍

[@LilGingeD]

"Babytard do you like it?" "No." hahahahaha! She's adorable

[@oooo-jr3bt]

I like that the shaytards family have a lot of fun & love that makes me smile every time

[@mitchelljames484]

Lol @1:31: ptizzle is like "I want to body slam you so bad". :o That girl never ceases to amaze me.

[@MrKreepyKoala]

Thanks for calling me cute at 6:41 ;)

[@kolabi3675]

Lol

[@BethelightF]

So friggin cute! "No they are too big you will fall" lol Awwe

[@alysonlyons6948]

"These are called Elephants" I love Rocktard!!!!

[@LlamasAreBest]

What is the name of the hotel they are staying at?

[@jodyfares4716]

Why the hell will they tell you . So you and a million other follow them

[@LlamasAreBest]

Jody Fares No, you idiot. I live in South Africa. Going to NYC in December. Hotel looks nice. Would like to see what I'll pay. He tweets all over where he actually is in NYC. So I doubt a hotel name will make a difference anyway.

[@LlamasAreBest]

Jody Fares Name of the hotel is The Hilton Time Square.

[@VanGestelLynn]

It made me happy to see something from Belgium in your vlog. The magazine that Babytard used, on the cover is Stromae! He's a famous Belgian singer! *proud* ^^ love you guys!

[@coltukkor]

Ive got this problem.Each time I watch a Shaytards video I cant seem to wipe the smile off my face.Not even once for the entire video :)

[@tyedyescars9354]

It's really funny. When you guys where looking at the kangaroos and koalas it was funny to see how interested you guys where. I live in australia and see kangaroos basically every day, I don't see koalas that often.

[@iamasugglet2154]

I live in Australia too

[@Ro2008sie]

Looooooooooooooove the HAIRCUT Shay!!!!!!! Looks awesome and very flattering!!!!! Keep it up k (😉😉)

[@marveyhushman]

Elephants sway, "dance", and walk in circles because of captivity. It's very sad. :( Congrats Shay on all your success with Maker.

[@shortfinshark]

Aw Shay, you look so much more young with the short haircut! You look brighter, and happier. To me anyway! I like it. :) I liked the long hair as well but the shorter hair suits you best.

[@beatlesneau1995]

What song is playing in the background at 7:51. Thanks in advanced for the help guys

[@9CaNdY91]

Da Funk- Daft Punk

[@beatlesneau1995]

thanks

[@firaskanaan2110]

Darude-Sandstorm

[@mardinm4852]

You guys are amazing! Your flowing into my life like a giant waterfall!

[@lrbeccue]

Just started watching your videos and I'm obsessed with your videos, haven't watched anything else today haha!!!:)

[@RandomPunkChic07]

Shaytards and Nive Nulls today. This is love. :)

[@sashasmith6221]

lol rocktard is so adorable. and he is so sweet. I LOVE THE SHAYTARDS.

[@ananyasubramani4596]

Poor Elephant :( I hate seeing animals in captivity especially those snakes in isolation

[@TeenStarr2]

Shay looks good with his hair short

[@sara-victoria3189]

I agree too! He looks way younger ^^

[@mattlietz5253]

The elephant head bobbing is a territorial gesture he obviously feels like someone is threating his territory

[@zeebeazee182]

5:59 just imagine if Shay's mic was on 😂

[@sarahfitz9447]

+ZeeBeaZee lol

[@skylarh4695]

Look at her doing your hair. "Babytard do you like it?" "No!" So funny!

[@ellal.1918]

Gavin's such a good wee vlogger hehe

[@RoyHyhel]

Shay... Saw your 3 years ago Video you talked about getting a delta silver medallion ... What happen to that ? Have you gotten your gold card ?

[@ginaschlegel4890]

Dude I cried during this it made me so emotional😭😭😭

[@NogueiraGamesShow]

It would be so funny that when Shay was vlogging in the bathroom, the microphone was on, and everyone could hear him. :P

[@20Unbelievable06]

you're a pro vlogger already, Gavin!

[@E111M]

Even at such a young age Winston looks so much like Gage

[@haileywhiting605]

People who make mean comments are really mean don't listen to them I love your videos and never stop making them people who are mean are just mean but a lot of people love your videos and you children 🌺

[@zippyturtlerueda4738]

U know Stampy, I love him!!🐱🐱

[@djtardy]

Hi Shay, Is this Maker Studio presentation also on you tube ?? I want to see the full show ?! Greets Dennis *all the way from The Netherlands*

[@ameliefrench]

9:59 Elephant getting down, new viral dance move Haha :D xD

[@wendik.9854]

Awww, how sweet. Even when getting the crap beat out of her she's still concerned with the magazine, "I ripped it." LOL I've been wondering what has happened to Lisa Nova... I haven't seen her really. She was at Shay's birthday party but I hadn't seen her for a while before that or after.

[@m0lllyyy]

Who was the band singing wrecking ball?

[@TheHelONay]

doing well in school and making your bed are just common factors of having pressurising/supportive/strict parents. It's to do with the parents expectations and personality rather than directly linked to the 'feeling' you get when you make your bed.....

[@BostonSecret45]

colette head bobbing from an elephant in a zoo enclosure means that it's stressed out from being in an enclosure that he is not comfortable in

[@HeyPanda13]

That "dance" means they are mentally insane bacause of the captivity. You will never see an elephant do this in the wild. Very sad, but true.

[@Sevora01]

From what video is that clip in which Sharzad interviews Rocktard?

[@dunigaming]

OH MY GAWD SHAY MET STAMPYLONGNOSE HE IS SO LUCKY :D

[@Mylifo08]

Samika vlogs is probably the best vlogging channel

[@ShufflinSmo93]

Ed's just creepin when Gavin is vlogging. Ha

[@pagencooke5089]

Love this family thee so great to watch and the kids are so well behaved and such wonderful parents makes everything look so effortless :)

[@itsStawny]

Got that Brief part of Beautiful Day in there when shay walks off, Good music.

[@jcruzgarcia18]

Gavin is such a good kid. like its crazy how nice and obdient he is. I can only wish my kids will meet up the standards like Gavin.:)

[@chrismcdonald5023]

It's interesting to see Brock's linguistic skills pick up over time.