Chimp safely recaptured after escaping exhibit at Indianapolis Zoo
INDIANAPOLIS — A chimpanzee was on the loose inside the Indianapolis Zoo on Friday as guests were asked to head back to their cars or shelter in secure locations. An Indianapolis Fire Department run shows that dispatchers were called for a reported animal bite at the zoo at 10:10 a.m. Zoo officials said no one […]
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Zoo confirmed its president and CEO suffered an injury while feeding a chimpanzee last week. In a statement sent to FOX59/CBS4 Tuesday night, the zoo said President and CEO Rob Shumaker had his finger bitten while feeding a chimpanzee through a mesh barrier. Shumaker received medical…
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo welcomed a baby orangutan and asked Hoosiers to name the baby. With more than 9,000 votes, the name 'Edi' is now the baby's name. Edi means "the handsome one", and garnered 50% of the ballots. 'Ketambe' received 38% of the votes and 'Lada' earned 12%…
INDIANAPOLIS — The tortoises are on the move. After arriving at the Indianapolis Zoo in May, the giant Aldabra Tortoises have made their way to a permanent new home, according to zoo officials. Video provided by the Indianapolis Zoo Originally the tortoises were located in a temporary location while the…