Columbus Zoo closes again Tuesday due to potential threat

Columbus Zoo closes again Tuesday due to potential threat

As a precaution, the zoo said it evacuated all guests and staff in coordination with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office.

Columbus Zoo Evacuated Twice In One Week As Investigation Continues

It happened again. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was evacuated Tuesday after receiving another safety threat, just days after a similar incident over the weekend. According to a joint update from Zoo officials and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, the threat on May 5 prompted a full evacuation out of an abundance of caution. The Zoo closed for the remainder of the day while authorities conducted a thorough sweep of the property. Officials sa…

Following active shooter threat, Columbus-area destination evacuated, closed for second time in less than a week

While Saturday’s closure was prompted by a bomb threat, according to a social media statement from the Zoo, it was evacuated earlier this morning due an active shooter threat, and will remain closed for the remainder of the day. Just before 10 a.m. today, the Zoo’er Call Center received an active shooter threat, which led… Source

Columbus Zoo Evacuated after phone threat; facility closed for remainder of day

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was evacuated Tuesday morning after a phone threat reported to the Zoo’s call center prompted a large law enforcement response. Officials now say the threat has been cleared, but the Zoo will remain closed for the rest of the day. According to Zoo officials, the call came in at 9:54 a.m. reporting a potential active‑shooter threat. In coordination with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Zo…