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Chimpanzee at Indianapolis Zoo dies unexpectedly

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the Indianapolis Zoo’s chimpanzees died unexpectedly Monday afternoon.

According to a Facebook post from the zoo, the organization’s veterinary team believes 38-year-old Winston died of heart disease-related complications.

“Winston had many strong relationships in his chimpanzee community and a rich social life,” Indianapolis Zoo administrators wrote in their Facebook post. “It was a privilege to have him here at our Zoo. He will be deeply missed by the primate team.”

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The Indianapolis Zoo opened its new chimpanzee exhibit in May 2024. Zoobilation 2024’s theme was related to the zoo’s introduction of its chimpanzee complex.

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More information on the zoo’s international chimpanzee complex is available here.

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