MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Zoo Miami is currently closed after deputies confirmed that a “swatting call” was made Friday afternoon.
Zoo officials reported on social media that an anonymous phone call was made, reporting a bomb threat.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, although the call appears to have been a hoax, deputies are still sweeping the area out of an abundance of caution.
It’s unclear when the zoo will reopen.
In an abundance of caution, Zoo Miami is currently closed to the public following an anonymous phone call reporting a bomb threat.
— Zoo Miami (@zoomiami) March 13, 2026
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