PHOENIX — Rolling thunderstorms in the Valley caused serious damage to the Phoenix Zoo on Monday.
More than a dozen trees were knocked over, debris was scattered throughout the zoo and many areas were flooded, according to a release.
The zoo will be closed for the next two days as cleanup and restoration efforts take place.
What was damaged at the Phoenix Zoo?
No animals were injured but multiple structures sustained damage because of .
A 50-foot-tall structure, which resembles a floating tree, fell into the zoo’s main lake.
Photos showed it laying completely sideways in the body of water.
The ZooLights light tunnel also sustained damage.
Zoo keepers credited for keeping animals safe
All of the animals were taken to their night houses during the storm by the staff of zookeepers.
The structures held strong and the wellbeing of all the animals was ensured.
Zookeepers will turn their efforts toward making sure the zoo is in shape to serve visitors safely in the coming days.
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