The Akron Zoo evacuated guests Sunday morning and is closed for the remainder of the day after receiving a bomb threat. According...

Published on May 3, 2026
The Akron Zoo evacuated guests Sunday morning and is closed for the remainder of the day after receiving a bomb threat. According to a release, the zoo received the threat at approximately 10:50 a.m., and it implemented emergency management procedures. This is consistent with other zoos receiving similar threats in the past few days. The safety of all zoo employees, visitors and animals is the top priority, the zoo said, and the Akron Police Department and Akron Fire Department are on scene assessing the situation. Any updates will be shared as they are received, the zoo said. https://lnkd.in/gEvhW3UF