Wildlife World Zoo reports no injuries following nearby fire

Wildlife World Zoo officials confirmed their facility was not impacted by a fire that broke out on a neighboring property Thursday, April 2.

Zoo employees acted quickly to contain the blaze, jumping the perimeter fence to extinguish flames before they could spread onto zoo grounds. Rural Metro firefighters arrived shortly after to assist, successfully preventing any damage to the facility.

“We are incredibly grateful for the fast response from our team and first responders, and we appreciate everyone’s concern and support,” the zoo said in a statement.

Zoo officials confirmed no animals were injured in the incident. As a precaution, the zoo’s veterinary and animal care teams are closely monitoring the health of any animals that may have been exposed to smoke.

The response was bolstered by the Rural Metro Fire Department. 

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