The Jacksonville zoo said it and its animals are fine after Hurricane Matthew.
The zoo said on Facebook that all the animals are fine and there was only minor damage to the park after the storm.
It will be closed on Saturday as crews begin clean up.
WHEW! The Zoo appears to have only suffered minor damages from Hurricane Matthew. Power needs to be restored to the...
Posted by Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Friday, October 7, 2016
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department helped the zoo get ready for the storm on Wednesday.
A big 'Thank You' to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Squad 37 and our facilities team for getting the Zoo ready for Hurricane Matthew!
Posted by Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Key zoo staff members stayed behind at the zoo during the storm to care for the animals.
The roughly 2,300 animals at the zoo sheltered in place during the storm.
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