(WLKY) – A sinkhole has prompted the Louisville Zoo to close on Wednesday. The hole was found in an undeveloped part of the zoo around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Officials said no people or animals were injured and there was no damage to any buildings. Investigators estimated the hole is approximately 50
yards wide, 85 yards long and 50 feet deep. A zoo spokesperson said engineers are on site investigating. Crews from LG&E, Louisville Water and MSD are looking to determine if any utility lines were affected by the collapse. Officials are looking into whether an earthquake in Tennessee that caused the Louisville Mega Cavern to close had anything to do with the sinkhole. READ MORE
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