Zoo Miami abruptly closed Saturday afternoon after a bomb threat for the second day in a row, according to a social-media post.
In an abundance of caution, Zoo Miami is currently closed to the public following an anonymous phone call reporting a bomb threat.
We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. pic.twitter.com/FysCXusYfk
— Zoo Miami (@zoomiami) March 14, 2026
More than 100 cars were stuck in traffic on the road leading out of the attraction.
The zoo also had a bomb threat on Friday afternoon. The zoo closed after “an anonymous phone call reporting a bomb threat,” the facility said at the time.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office sent deputies, including specialized units, to conduct a “thorough sweep of the property,” the agency said Friday.
The call came in around 2 p.m.. At 3:30 p.m., the sheriff’s office was asking people to stay out of the area.
The sheriff’s office told the Miami Herald that the call was likely a hoax, but deputies were nevertheless checking the area.
Miami Herald Staff Writer David Goodhue contributed to this report.
This story was originally published March 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM.
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