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Hoax calls spur evacuations and closures at several US zoos
Hoax calls spur evacuations and closures at several US zoos
Hoax calls spur evacuations and closures at several US zoos

Published on: 05/03/2026

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FILE - A male Asian elephant calf at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in 2025.

Hoax calls involving alleged bomb threats and even claims of active shooters have prompted evacuations and closures at several zoos around the U.S. in recent days, disrupting family plans and taxing public safety resources in some cities.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/05/hoax-calls-spur-evacuations-and-closures-at-several-us-zoos.html

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