INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The President and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo, Dr. Rob Shumaker, has stepped down from his role, according to a release sent by the zoo on Monday.

News 8 previously reported in February that Shumaker took a leave of absence. “I would like to thank the Board for recently offering me a short leave of absence to reflect and make some personal decisions. I care very deeply about the Indianapolis Zoo, its mission, people, and animals,” he said in the release.

Back in March of 2025, the zoo leader was in the news after social media reporte...