Severe Storm Forces Phoenix Zoo Closure
A severe storm caused significant damage to the Phoenix Zoo, resulting in its closure on Monday, October 13, 2025.
The storm brought rolling thunderstorms to the Valley, knocking over more than a dozen trees, scattering debris, and flooding many areas of the zoo.
- The zoo will be closed for the next two days for cleanup and restoration efforts.
- No animals were injured, but multiple structures sustained damage.
- A 50-foot-tall structure fell into the zoo's main lake, and the ZooLights light tunnel was also damaged.
The wellbeing of all the animals was ensured as they were taken to their night houses during the storm by the zookeepers.
The zoo's structures held strong, protecting the animals during the storm.
Author's summary: Storm damages Phoenix Zoo, forcing closure.