COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced on Saturday the evacuation of its grounds. It has closed for the remainder of the day after receiving a bomb and active shooter threat.
All guests, staff, and animals are safe following the orderly evacuation, zoo officials said.
According to a statement, the threat was reported to a zoo security dispatcher at 2:18 p.m. Personnel immediately notified the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, with deputies arriving on the scene within approximately 10 minutes…