Zap Waves the Shock Flag before a Shock game. Allen Einstein/NBAE/Getty Images

Used to spending time in the outback of Australia, ZAP had a life changing moment in the spring of 1998. While resting among the aborigines, this wild dingo was mysteriously zapped up into the air by electrical shock waves and brought through electrical currents to The Palace of Auburn Hills. Not knowing what he would do, ZAP soon learned that he would be adopted by the WNBA�s Detroit Shock as the team mascot and made his debut in the franchise's first game, June 13, 1998. Since then, ZAP has taken to the idea of entertaining fans and is entering his fifth year with the Shock.

Over 1,000 years old, ZAP performs at every Shock home game, while following in the organization's commitment to the community by performing at birthday parties, parades and other public or private events in the community. Raised by tribesmen back in Australia, ZAP learned many magical powers while he spent his days and nights in the outback. And while the Shock hope to perform magic on the court, ZAP has vowed to put smiles on the faces of everyone he meets.

ZAP has had a busy four years with the Shock. He performed at the WNBA's inaugural 1999 All-Star game in New York, as well as the 2000 NBA All-Star weekend in Oakland, Calif., the 1999 NBA Hall of Fame Game in Hartford, Conn. and even earning a video clip at the 2000 ESPY Awards. During his tenure with the Shock, this dingo has performed with Tyra Banks, Kid Rock and was even knocked out by Indiana Pacer guard Reggie Miller.

When not performing, ZAP enjoys hanging out with his Palace mascot friends, HOOPER of the Pistons and FRENZY of the Fury. His hobbies include watching the Crocodile Hunter, ESPN, the Discovery Channel and reruns of Captain Kangaroo. His favorite foods include shrimp-on-the-barbie, steak, nachos and popcorn.

ZAP enjoys being the official mascot for the Detroit Shock and wants to thank The Palace of Auburn Hills and the Shock for making him part of the family. For more information on how you can have ZAP provide electricity for your event, call his caretaker at (248) 377-8607.