Cleveland Metroparks Zoo evacuated and closed amid wave of zoo threats
Cleveland
Last updated: May 4, 2026
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo was evacuated and temporarily closed on Sunday due to a security threat. Officials stated that this incident was similar to others reported across Ohio.
The zoo's property was cleared as a precautionary measure following the threat. The nature of the threat has not been fully disclosed, but it has been described as mirroring other statewide incidents. Zoo officials are cooperating with law enforcement. The closure impacted visitor access to the facility for a period on Sunday. Specific details about the origin or content of the threat were not immediately available. The zoo's operational status after the incident is pending further investigation and security assessment.
