Monkey Is Still on the Loose After Escaping North Carolina Zoo
Incident Date:
09/17/2025
Location:
Troutman, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Zootastic Park
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin monkey
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
IREDELL COUNTY, NC – Iredell County Animal Services (ICAS) warned residents in the Troutman area on Wednesday, Sept. 17, that a capuchin monkey is on the loose.
“The monkey is owned by Zootastic Park in Troutman, and we are actively working with them to ensure the animal is safely recaptured,” the agency wrote in a Facebook post, before sharing an important safety reminder.
“Do NOT attempt to capture, chase or interact with the monkey,” ICAS said, adding that anyone who sees the monkey should call 704-878-5335. A resident captured footage of the loose monkey and shared video of the wild animal monkeying around on a utility pole and wires.
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