Escaped otter is home safe but zoo says her pal is still on the loose
Apr 01, 2025
Ophelia the escaped zoo otter is back home but Louie remains elusive perhaps in search of a mate.The two North American river otters escaped two weeks ago from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ophelia w
as captured Friday night, the zoo said in a Facebook post.Her return was kept under wraps until Tuesday while she was held for observation. A veterinarians examination Monday cleared her for return to her enclosure.However, she may not always be visible to guests, the zoo said. Ophelia has always been a bit shy and enjoys tucking into things to take naps throughout the day.The mammals escaped through a hole in a fence during a snow storm.Louie remains on the lam. This is otter breeding season and we expect that, as a male otter, Louie is likely ranging a bit further from home than Ophelia did.It's unlikely Louie is too far away, the zoo said. Otters are territorial creatures.He's undoubtedly safe otters are native to the area and poses no harm to humans.The zoo has had help from a tracker, motion-activated cameras and reports from residents who see the critters, particularly those who are able to take photos or video of the animal.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error ...read more read less