The Smithsonian National Zoo, or DC's National Zoo, as it is well known, was allegedly evacuated after authorities received a bomb threat. Multiple pictures and videos showing the Smithsonian National Zoo being evacuated after an alleged bomb threat has gone viral on social media. Taking to X, the DC Police Department said that the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a bomb threat at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. "The zoo has been evacuated as a precaution," the DC police said. US Shooting: Gunman Opens Fire in Campus Building Inside University of North Carolina, Faculty Member Killed.
National Zoo Evacuated After Reported Bomb Threat
BREAKING: DC's National Zoo evacuated after reported bomb threat
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) August 29, 2023
Bomb Threat in DC
DC Police have evacuated the Smithsonian National Zoo in northwest D.C. out of precaution after a reported bomb threat via email. The Zoo is temporarily closed due to a bomb threat. More details awaited.@DCPoliceDept #WashingtonDC #NationalZooEvacuated #SmithsonianNationalZoo pic.twitter.com/28NasGX8Qs
— Bharat Verma 🇮🇳 (@Imbharatverma) August 29, 2023
DC Police Department's Statement
MPD is investigating a bomb threat at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. The zoo has been evacuated as a precaution.
The media staging area is at the 3200 block of Connecticut Avenue NW.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 29, 2023
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