Columbus Zoo visitors will see increased security after 2 swatting calls

Columbus Zoo will reopen May 6 with increased law enforcement after two separate bomb and active shooter threats forced ...

Columbus Zoo evacuated again after active shooter threat

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was evacuated on May 5 due to an active shooter threat. This was the second safety scare at the ...

Columbus Zoo evacuated again due to safety threat

According to a press release, the Columbus Zoo received a report of the threat by phone at the call center just before 9:55 a ...
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Columbus Zoo evacuated for second time in four days due to safety threat

Visitors at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium were evacuated Tuesday morning after a threat of a potential active shooter was called into the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. Zoo leadership decided to ...

Columbus Zoo evacuated after second reported threat

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium received a report of a potential active shooter threat by phone at the Zoo’s Call Center ...

Columbus Zoo evacuates after phone report of potential active shooter threat

A phone call reporting a potential active shooter threat prompted the Columbus Zoo to evacuate all guests and staff Tuesday ...

Discover the African Leopard Tortoise at the Columbus Zoo!

We’re taking a walk on the wild side to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to spotlight a truly fascinating animal, the African Leopard Tortoise! Animal Outreach Senior Specialist ...