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Posted On: July 18th 2026, 01:00 pm
UPDATE 5:55 p.m.
Akron Police Department (APD) performed a comprehensive sweep of the entire park and nothing suspicious was found.APD was able to determine the threat was false and the Akron Zoo is safe.
No injuries were reported from staff and visitors, and all animals are safe. We are very grateful for the quick actions of Akron Zoo staff members, APD and Akron Fire Department.
The Akron Zoo will reopen on Sunday, July 19.
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UPDATE: At approximately 3:05 p.m. today, the Akron Zoo received a bomb threat. As a result, the zoo will be closed for the remainder of the day. The zoo has implemented emergency management procedures, and the zoo has been evacuated. Akron Police and Fire are on scene and assessing the situation. For further updates, please visit our website.
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Your Akron Zoo is OPEN today, Saturday, July 18!
We are grateful for the community's support while we made the difficult decision to close to the public on Thursday and Friday. Our staff and animals are ready to welcome you back.
Akron Police Department (APD) performed a comprehensive sweep of the entire park and nothing suspicious was found.APD was able to determine the threat was false and the Akron Zoo is safe.
No injuries were reported from staff and visitors, and all animals are safe. We are very grateful for the quick actions of Akron Zoo staff members, APD and Akron Fire Department.
The Akron Zoo will reopen on Sunday, July 19.
➖
UPDATE: At approximately 3:05 p.m. today, the Akron Zoo received a bomb threat. As a result, the zoo will be closed for the remainder of the day. The zoo has implemented emergency management procedures, and the zoo has been evacuated. Akron Police and Fire are on scene and assessing the situation. For further updates, please visit our website.
➖
Your Akron Zoo is OPEN today, Saturday, July 18!
We are grateful for the community's support while we made the difficult decision to close to the public on Thursday and Friday. Our staff and animals are ready to welcome you back.
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