BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will remain closed today while employees clean up debris caused by Tuesday’s severe weather, says spokesman Robyn Lott.
Officials will determine when the zoo will reopen at some point today, but only after an assessment of all remaining potential safety hazards, Lott says.
The storm knocked down several trees, blocking walkways and disconnecting power near the zoo’s entrance off Thomas Road. Electricity was restored around 7 a.m. this morning, but loose limbs remain scattered throughout the park.
“The entire zoo is on deck to help, ready to start picking up sticks,” Lott says.
Though temporarily closed to the public, young campers can still attend Zoo Camp in the Education Building, which has power. All the animals are safe, too.
“If we made it through the Great Flood of 2016, then we’ll make it through this,” Lott says. “We’ll probably be running in a couple days and life will go on.”
It is still undetermined how much money the damage cost the zoo.
