The zoo has been closed following an incident on Monday (18 December). Photo: File.
A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found in a commercial kitchen area of the National Zoo and Aquarium.
Emergency services were called to the zoo at about 12:50 pm today (18 December) to reports of a disturbance.
A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody and taken to hospital under police guard.
Police do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community.
The zoo has been closed.
Investigations are continuing, with anyone with information urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference 7623644. Information can be provided anonymously.
More to come.
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