Louisville Zoo to reopen following morning bomb threat. What we know
Officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department have given an all clear at the Louisville Zoo from any threat after zoo officials received a call about a bomb threat.
The zoo reopened to the public at noon, zoo spokesperson Kyle Shepherd said. However, school groups that were expected to visit on Friday were contacted to reschedule their field trips for a different day.
Shepherd said a call about a bomb threat came at 8:47 a.m. Friday and police cleared the threat at 10:45 a.m. The people that were in the zoo, including employees, walking club members and contractors, were evacuated.
“Our top priority is the safety of our guests, staff and animals. We are relieved that the Zoo was cleared, and we were able to reopen," Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney said. "We’re grateful to the LMPD, especially the 6th Division under Major Vance, for their speedy response and for always being such good friends of the Zoo.”
🚨🚔UPDATE: The all clear has been given by our Sixth Division and @LouisvilleZoo will be returning to their normal operations. They will reopen around noon today. Thank you for your patience. #LMPD pic.twitter.com/4hM4s5M2fY
— LMPD (@LMPD) April 19, 2024
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville Zoo given all clear after bomb threat Friday
