Visitors to Santa Monica Beach, California, were startled by a view of a giraffe, graciously promenading on a leash on 6 September, marking Labor Day in the US.
The exotic animal, named Jax, was invited to entertain guests at a Labor Day party organized by the Jonathan Club in Santa Monica.
The controversial picture divided Twitter as some exited users said the cute animal made their day and others stressed that it was heartless and distasteful to exploit Jax in hot weather.