Antelope Escapes Enclosure at Brookfield Zoo
Incident Date:
05/28/2025
Location:
Brookfield, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Brookfield Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Antelope
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
BROOKFIELD, IL – The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago confirmed one of its nyala antelopes briefly escaped from their enclosure before being safety returned. The zoo confirmed the African animal escaped from their primary habitat on Tuesday and went exploring in behind-the-scenes areas.
The antelope never entered public areas and is not dangerous to humans, according to zoo representatives. Zoo guests were cleared from the area near the antelope habitat while zookeepers worked to return the animal to the enclosure. The zoo is home to nyala antelopes Zola and Hamilton and their three calves. It was not clear which of the animals was the one who briefly escaped.
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