Two tigers were missing briefly at a Pine Mountain, Ga., zoo on Sunday after a probable tornado damaged the attraction Saturday night.
. Visitors can drive through a 3½-mile trail of free-roaming animals in what the website describes as a safari-like experience.“We appreciate your concern and support during this difficult time. Pine Mountain Safari is committed to the safety of our employees, our animals, our customers, and our community,” the zoo posted in the later message.to Facebook early Sunday morning that it would remain closed because it had “sustained damage” from a tornado Saturday night.
No one answered a phone number listed for the zoo, and no one immediately responded to a Facebook message requesting comment Sunday morning. A National Weather Service meteorologist said there were reports of downed trees and power lines along Oak Grove Road. The animal park’s address is 1300 Oak Grove Road.
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