Pittsburgh Zoo reiterates safety policies as several other zoos get hit by hoax calls

Name: Pittsburgh Zoo reiterates safety policies as several other zoos get hit by hoax calls
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T18:14:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 27 s
Description: Within the past week, at least seven zoos throughout the U.S. have received swatting calls about bomb threats and active shooters, prompting evacuations and closures. While the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium hasn't received any threats, the director of guest services tells Barry Pintar that safety is always a top priority.

Within the past week, at least seven zoos throughout the U.S. have received swatting calls about bomb threats and active shooters, prompting evacuations and closures. While the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium hasn't received any threats, the director of guest services tells Barry Pintar that safety is always a top priority.