The Houston Zoo wants to bring their animals to your home...virtually. (Houston Zoo)
HOUSTON – The Houston Zoo has announced that they have re-opened after being closed during the morning on Thursday due to a gas leak.
The gas leak has been stopped, and the Zoo reopened at 1 pm. Last daytime entry at 3 pm, close as normal at 4 pm, and will reopen for @txuenergy presents Zoo Lights Member Preview Night at 5:30 pm.
Daytime tickets to the Zoo that were issued for today may be used another day. pic.twitter.com/Ef0nvenjQl
The Zoo had said in a previous statement that they had safely evacuated guests due to the leak. The announcement was first made on their social platforms.
Both Centerpoint and Houston Fire Department were on site investigating the cause of the leak.
The zoo told KPRC 2 that the leak was outside and did not affect any of the animals.
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