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National Zoo's Kids' Farm Closed Due To E. Coli Discovery

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) -- The Smithsonian has closed an exhibit at the National Zoo due to an E. coli discovery.

According to the zoo, the Kids' Farm is temporarily closed because E. coli stx 1 gene bacteria was discovered in a few of the animals.

The animals are now being managed under quarantine protocols.

No staff have been effected and no animals are showing signs of disease.

 

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