Update: All Clear! “The Zoo is temporarily closed due to a bomb threat.”

Update from the National Zoo: 'All clear! The Metropolitan Police Department has completed its sweep of the Zoo and found no evidence of a threat. The Zoo will remain closed today and reopen tomorrow, Aug. 30.' From the National Zoo: 'The Zoo is temporarily closed due to a bomb threat. Reopening information will be posted

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