LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The "all clear" was given at the Louisville Zoo around 10:20 a.m. Friday after it was evacuated due to a "safety threat."
The zoo was evacuated around 9:30 a.m. It posted on Facebook that people were being moved to Joe Creason Park.Â
Louisville Metro Police confirmed a bomb threat was called in and responded to the zoo to investigate. Around 10:22 a.m., police said nothing was detected and the area is clear.
A spokesperson for the zoo said about 230 people were evacuated, including about 60 staff members.
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