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Denver Zoo Reopens After Security Threat

DENVER (CBS4)- The Denver Zoo welcomed visitors on Wednesday morning after a security threat led to an early closure on Tuesday.

The Denver Zoo evacuated all guests after receiving a threat that someone was going to crash a plane into the popular destination.

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The zoo returned to normal operations on Wednesday with moms, dads, children and other guests lined up outside the ticket office.

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No one was injured after the threat about 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Roads surrounding the Denver Zoo were closed for a time during the investigation.

Police say the threat was not credible.

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