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National Zoo To Reopen On Wednesday After Bomb Threat Evacuation (UPDATED) National Zoo To Reopen On Wednesday After Bomb Threat Evacuation (UPDATED)
National Zoo To Reopen On Wednesday After Bomb Threat Evacuation (Updated) Animal lovers in DC are breathing a sigh of relief after a bomb threat called into the National Zoo was deemed to be unfounded on Tuesday afternoon. The Zoo was evacuated at approximately 12:30 p.m. and closed on Aug. 29 after there was a reported threat emailed to officials, prompting an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, the Zoo announced that a sweep of the property by the department's Explosive Ordinance Disposal Squad found no evidence of a credible threat, though the facility will remain closed for the day.  MPD’s…

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National Zoo Evacuated, Closed Due To Bomb Threat In DC (DEVELOPING) National Zoo Evacuated, Closed Due To Bomb Threat In DC (DEVELOPING)
National Zoo Evacuated, Closed Due To Bomb Threat In DC (Developing) The National Zoo in Washington, DC has been evacuated as the Metropolitan Police Department investigates a reported bomb threat. An alert was issued by officials shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon advising that the Zoo will be temporarily closed due to an undisclosed threat that was made targeting the area. The nature of the threat has not been released by officials as the department investigates. The Zoo is temporarily closed due to a bomb threat. Reopening information will be posted when it becomes available. All other Smithsonian museums are open. Out of an abundance of c…

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