Orangutan’s Brilliant 2009 Escape Plot Foiled—But What She Did Next Will Shock You

Ever wonder if orangutans could give MacGyver a run for his money? Back in 2009, one crafty orangutan at an Australian zoo nearly pulled off a jaw-dropping escape that would make any Hollywood scriptwriter jealous. She managed to short-circuit her electric fence with nothing more than a stick, then stacked up debris like a jungle gym to climb over a wall. But here’s the kicker: after all that Houdini-level planning, she just chilled on the fence for half an hour—and then, as if on a whim, sauntered right back inside her enclosure. Makes you ponder—what’s going through that brilliant primate mind? The zoo dubbed her “ingenious,” and trust me, she’s no stranger to outsmarting her keepers. Veterinarians even had tranquilizers ready, just in case this clever escapee decided to test their patience further. Talk about a monkey business with brains! LEARN MORE

In 2009, an orangutan at an Australian zoo aborted an “ingenious” escape plan. She first short-circuited the electric fence surrounding her enclosure by jamming a stick into the wires. Then, she piled up debris to climb over a wall. She sat on the fence for 30 minutes before voluntarily returning to her enclosure.

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The zoo describes her as “ingenious,” noting that she has tried to outsmart her keepers in the past. Veterinarians stood by with tranquilizer guns, just in case.