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History

Exotic Animal Petting Zoo formed in 2004. Shortly after their conception, they released a 5-song demo. In 2005, the band recruited Scott Certa, as their permanent bassist, which led to the recording of their first EP. Soon after the release of their EP, they got signed by Mediaskare Records. Their debut album, '' I Have Made My Bed In Darkness'', was released in August 2008. Their second album, ''Tree of Tongues'', was released in 2012. Later that year, guitarist Jeffrey Zampillo left the band. Following the release of the album and touring in 2012 and 2013, the band mostly went quiet, only to perform a limited number of shows in 2017. Their disbandment was confirmed in 2024 with the Carr brothers announcing their new project, Spy Balloon. Their debut album is set to be released on July 18, 2025.

Discography

*''I Have Made My Bed In Darkness'' (2008) *''Tree Of Tongues'' (2012)

Members

Final lineup

*Brandon Carr - guitars, vocals (2004–2017) *Stephen Carr - drums, samples, vocals (2004–2017) *Scott Certa - bass (2005–2017)

Former members

*Steve Radakovich - guitar (2008-2010) *Jeffrey Zampillo - guitar (2010-2012)

References

External links

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