Zoo Miami closes over bomb threat believed to be swatting call, officials say

Zoo Miami was abruptly closed on Friday after receiving a bomb threat that was believed to be a swatting call, officials said.

Officials at the zoo said they closed out of an abundance of caution after receiving an anonymous call reporting a bomb threat.

“Miami-Dade County Parks staff immediately initiated safety protocols, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has been notified. Law enforcement is currently on site conducting a thorough investigation,” the zoo said in a statement.