Overview
- Zoo staff notified 911 after receiving a report that a bomb had been planted on the grounds and then evacuated all guests and nonessential employees.
- Animals were moved to secure areas under the zoo’s emergency protocols to protect both animals and responders.
- St. Paul Police led a sweep of the property and, according to later reporting, officers did not find an explosive device during the search.
- The facility remained closed for the rest of the day and zoo officials said they will provide further updates as the investigation continues.
- Bomb threats at busy public sites typically trigger full evacuations, specialized searches, and close coordination between venue staff and local police, and authorities say they are treating this as a developing incident.