CEO of Indianapolis Zoo steps down after leave of absence
By Kendall Pierson
Published on March 16, 2026.
The President and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo, Dr. Rob Shumaker, has resigned following a leave of absence following a period of personal reflection. The announcement was made in a press release by the zoo, thanking the Board for offering him a short leave to reflect on his personal issues and reflect on the institution's mission and future. Shumacher was previously reported to have been bitten by a chimpanzee while holding inappropriate foods. He also highlighted the progress of the zoo's largest capital campaign in its history and stated that it is time to create a new master plan that will take the Zoo at least 10 years into the future.
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