This may sound like the plot for the the DreamWorks' animated film, Madagascar, but a real life gang of five penguins attempted a prison break in a Danish zoo last week. 

Perhaps taking inspiration from their onscreen role models, the five jailbirds decided a life in captivity just wasn't for them and planned an escape Steve McQueen would've been proud of. 

As you can see from the video, the five penguins were thwarted in their getaway when the camera operator that was searching for them noticed they were leaving a trail of footprints behind. However when she corners the fugitives, they manage to turn the tables on her and make a break in another direction. 

All together now. Awwwwwwhhhhhhh......