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Phoenix Zoo closes after bomb threat

A rhinoceros stands along an empty viewing fence at the Phoenix Zoo Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Phoenix. The zoo was evacuated and closed on Friday after a bomb threat it received. It was set to open again Saturday.

Matt York

The Phoenix Zoo closed early on Friday after receiving one of a series of bomb threats targeting zoos nationwide.

Zoo officials posted a notice to the organization's Facebook page saying they evacuated the property and planned to close for the remainder of the day.

The zoo was searched, but nothing suspicious was found by Phoenix Police.

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Phoenix Zoo closes after bomb threat

Matt York

Posted Friday, May 1, 2026 4:39 pm

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The Phoenix Zoo closed early on Friday after receiving one of a series of bomb threats targeting zoos nationwide.

Zoo officials posted a notice to the organization's Facebook page saying they evacuated the property and planned to close for the remainder of the day.

The zoo was searched, but nothing suspicious was found by Phoenix Police.

The zoo planned to reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday.