- The Washington Times - Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Police evacuated the Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest D.C. on Tuesday after receiving word of a bomb threat.

Authorities say that a bomb threat was received around 11 a.m. Tuesday. According to a National Zoo spokesperson, the zoo has been temporarily closed since 12:30 p.m.

“The Zoo is temporarily closed due to a bomb threat,” the National Zoo tweeted. “Out of an abundance of caution, staff and visitors have been evacuated as the Metropolitan Police Department investigates.”

No injuries or explosions have been reported and D.C. police continue to investigate the threat.

The zoo later announced it would remain closed for the day and reopen August 30.

• Vaughn Cockayne can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.

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