POCATELLO, Idaho — Zoo Idaho is expected to reopen on Tuesday after a bomb threat was reported over the weekend. According to a news release from the City of Pocatello, an ongoing investigation has found “no information at this time indicating a credible threat to the public.”
“The safety of our residents and visitors will always come first,” Pocatello Mayor Mark Dahlquist said in the release. “I’m grateful to the Zoo Idaho staff, the Pocatello Police Department, and the FBI. Thank you to our community for your patience and understanding as they worked through this investigation. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Zoo Idaho on Tuesday.”
The zoo was originally evacuated on Sunday, June 28, after a bomb threat was reported.
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The Pocatello Police Department, with assistance from the FBI, is investigating the incident, according to the release. The zoo remained closed on Monday “out of an abundance of caution.”
“As with any reported bomb threat, law enforcement treats every report seriously and follows established procedures to ensure public safety,” the release states.
Earlier this year, in May, the Associated Press reported that zoos in Ohio had similar threats and evacuations. Threats on zoos have also been reported in Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and Arizona.
Anyone with information related to the incident has been encouraged to contact the Pocatello Police Department at 208-234-6100.
