Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n Both closures were due to bomb threats.<\/p>\n Sunday afternoon, after being open for several hours, Zoo officials said on social media they once again had to temporarily close due to a bomb threat.<\/p>\n \u201cIt appears to be another \u2018swatting\u2019 call,\u201d said Miami-Dade Sheriff\u2019s Office Detective Luis Sierra. \u201cAn area canvas was conducted regardless with negative results.\u201d<\/p>\n Zoo Miami received another bomb threat today and temporarily closed while deputies from the Sheriff\u2019s Office including K-9 units already on site conducted a sweep. The park was quickly given the all clear.\u00a0<\/p>\n We will reopen to the public on Monday with enhanced security measures.<\/p>\n \u2014 Zoo Miami (@zoomiami) March 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Authorities previously confirmed that the initial closure on Friday was due to a \u201cswatting call\u201d being made<\/a>, deputies said. <\/p>\n After the zoo reopened Saturday, it was again closed after deputies said a bomb threat was called in. <\/p>\n
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