The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo received a similar threat to those reported across the country Sunday afternoon.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo received a similar threat to those reported across the country Sunday afternoon. According to the zoo’s Director of Communications Jacqueline Gerling, the zoo proactively evacuated the premises out an abundance of caution.
The evacuation is to ensure the safety of all guests and staff, and the zoo will remain closed for the day. This is the second threat in Northeast Ohio as Akron Zoo also received a threat earlier this morning. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is working closely with local authorities and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
FBI Cleveland is aware of recent threats involving a number of zoos and other entities over the past several days and is working with our law enforcement partners to determine their credibility, share information, and take appropriate investigative action. As always, we encourage members of the public to remain vigilant and immediately report anything they hear, see, or know of another doing that could be considered suspicious to the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI or their local law enforcement.
Your identity can remain anonymous when reporting tips or leads to the FBI.
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