Zoos in Ohio were evacuated due to bomb and active shooter threats, indicating a failure in security protocols.

Three Ohio zoos evacuated due to bomb, active shooter threats over the weekend https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/three-ohio-zoos-evacuated-due-to-bomb-active-shooter-threats-over-the-weekend #columbus #ohio Many visitors to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Saturday had their trips cut short, after a bomb threat led to a full-scale evacuation of the popular Powell destination. And it wasn’t the only Buckeye State zoo that closed in the face of similar threats over the weekend. According

Three Ohio zoos evacuated due to bomb, active shooter threats over the weekend https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/three-ohio-zoos-evacuated-due-to-bomb-active-shooter-threats-over-the-weekend #Columbus #Ohio Many visitors to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Saturday had their trips cut short, after a bomb threat led to a full-scale evacuation of the popular Powell destination. And it wasn’t the only Buckeye State zoo that closed in the face of similar threats over the weekend. According

Following active shooter threat, Columbus-area destination evacuated, closed for second time in less than a week https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/following-active-shooter-threat-columbus-area-destination-evacuated-closed-for-second-time-in-less-than-a-week #Columbus #Ohio 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

Following active shooter threat, Columbus-area destination evacuated, closed for second time in less than a week https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/following-active-shooter-threat-columbus-area-destination-evacuated-closed-for-second-time-in-less-than-a-week #columbus #ohio 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