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Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 27, 2026 3:20 PM CT | Published: February 27, 2026 1:05 PM CT

The bonobo habitat will be closed while repairs are being made. A window broke after one of the great apes reacted to taunting from a visitor.

 

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Memphis Zoo bonobo primates

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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