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Me at the zoo (jawed)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Me at the zoo” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77, number 22875 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Me at the zoo” meme mean?
Referencing "me at the zoo" points to a humble beginning that led to something huge, or simply recalls YouTube's oldest and most famous video for how unremarkable it looks. It's also a nostalgic nod to the early internet.
Where does the “Me at the zoo” meme come from?
"Me at the zoo" was uploaded on April 23, 2005 by Jawed Karim, one of YouTube's co-founders, at the San Diego Zoo. The 19-second video shows him in front of the elephant enclosure, flatly explaining what's interesting about them: their trunks. It's the first video ever posted on the platform, making it a landmark in internet history. It has since passed hundreds of millions of views and keeps getting discussed and memed for being both trivial and foundational.
- April 23, 2005"Me at the zoo" uploaded by Jawed Karim, YouTube's first video
How to use the “Me at the zoo” meme
- YouTube started with me at the zoo, and look where it ended up.
- This is so basic it reminds me of me at the zoo.
- Starting from scratch, kind of like the me at the zoo video back then.
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The “Me at the zoo” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 141 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @zarnex |
How to get the “Me at the zoo” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Me at the zoo comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is the me at the zoo meme?
It's the first video ever posted on YouTube, uploaded on April 23, 2005 by co-founder Jawed Karim in front of the elephants at the San Diego Zoo.
Who filmed me at the zoo?
Jawed Karim, one of YouTube's three co-founders, filmed by a friend during a visit to the San Diego Zoo.
Why is me at the zoo famous?
Because it's historically the first video on the YouTube platform, making it a symbol of the early internet that gets reused as a meme.
How do I get the Me at the zoo meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Me at the zoo” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Me at the zoo card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Me at the zoo — Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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