Brookfield Zoo

Visitors were told to shelter in place while police swept the zoo, and evacuated buildings one by one. Police cleared the zoo by 8 p.m.. CBS 2 spoke to a woman ...

Police said after clearing the zoo, they learned that the woman making the threats wasn't even inside the zoo at the time. I want to make sure he's okay." "But, like I said, as a mom, hey, I want my kid.

Brookfield Zoo received a “potential threat” Tuesday, forcing visitors to shelter-in-place for several hours.

Information from the call was described as “vague,” but officials instituted a lockdown and worked to methodically clear the park with assistance from Riverside and Brookfield police. According to Brookfield Zoo Police Chief Mike Pendola, at approximately 5:15 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a call from a crisis-intervention line, with a caller threatening to harm guests and themselves at the zoo. In a tweet Tuesday evening at approximately 6 p.m., the zoo asked people to remain sheltered within the facility until officials clear the scene "out of an abundance of caution."

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — A threatening call at Brookfield Zoo caused the premises to lock down on Tuesday evening. In a press conference, Brookfield Zoo police ...

Visitors at Brookfield Zoo sheltered in place Tuesday night after the zoo received notice of a 'potential threat.'

Police checked every building and escorted visitors out, clearing Brookfield Zoo around 8 p.m..

"We know right now the zoo is safe; it's a safe place to come," he said. Kudos to officers for escorting us to safety." He said the FBI is assisting the investigation. "Obviously, they have a lot of animals in here. Some of those animals are very dangerous." We will share more information as soon as we receive it."