A chimpanzee escaped its exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo on Nov. 14, 2025, prompting a lockdown, but was safely returned without injuries.

On November 14, 2025, visitors at the Indianapolis Zoo were told to shelter in place after a female chimpanzee escaped from her exhibit. Initially responding to a reported animal bite, authorities confirmed the chimp was outside her enclosure but remained within the zoo grounds, seen on top of the habitat. The zoo locked down, directing guests to secure locations, and the animal was later sedated and safely returned. No injuries were reported, and the zoo resumed normal operations. The incident is under review, with no details provided on the cause.