The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is closed for the day due to damage from last night's thunderstorms. Strong winds and severe weather caused problems at the zoo. Several trees fell and power lines were damaged.

No animals or staff were hurt in the incident. The closure is for Saturday, August 8. Further information about the closure and the damage is available from the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens or local news sources, such as KTSM 9 News.