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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo evacuated after bomb threat; no active danger reported

According to the Essex County Sheriff's Office, officials received information about a potential bomb threat around 10:45 a.m.

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Oct 24, 2026, 5:07 PM

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The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo was evacuated Saturday morning following a reported bomb threat.

According to the Essex County Sheriff's Office, officials received information about a potential bomb threat around 10:45 a.m.

Authorities say there is no active threat as of Saturday afternoon. The zoo will remain closed for the rest of the day.

The early voting site located at the zoo has since reopened, according to a Facebook post by the South Orange Democratic Committee.

Officials have not released additional details about the threat or the investigation.

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