Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

The incident occurred at around 10 a.m. on Nov. 14.

"At approximately 10 a.m., a female chimpanzee was seen outside her exhibit," the zoo said in a statement posted to Facebook.

The animal was later sedated and safely returned to her habitat, with no injuries reported.

"There were no injuries to guests, Zoo staff or the animal," the statement continued. 

"The Zoo's security, animal care and veterinary teams train for these scenarios and responded in a textbook and professional manner. The Zoo has reopened as normal."

The Indianapolis Zoo's post, which has since been shared widely across social media, reassured the public that the situation was contained quickly thanks to the facility's established safety protocols.

Visitors were escorted to secure indoor areas while staff tracked and recaptured the chimpanzee.

Photographs show the chimpanzee exploring an outdoor area of the zoo before being contained by authorities. 

Chimpanzees are known for their intelligence and strength, making such incidents potentially dangerous if they're not managed promptly.

Experts note that facilities housing primates conduct routine drills and maintain tranquilizer equipment for rare escape events such as this one.

As of Friday afternoon, the zoo confirmed that all operations had resumed normally.

Fox News Digital reached out to the zoo for further comment.