AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Zoo responded Saturday in a social media post to false claims that its African lions escaped earlier this week.
The zoo said some of the false information shared included an AI-generated image of a lion in Akron, adding that “our lions remain in the safety of their habitat.”
It clarified that it is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and that its accreditation requires a minimum of four safety drills each year, including dangerous animal escape drills.
According to the zoo, drills were conducted Wednesday alongside the Akron Police Department and Akron Fire Department. The zoo notified visitors in a social media post Sunday that it would be closed Wednesday to conduct its annual large-scale drill with the departments.
“To ensure the safety of our guests, volunteers and staff, we do an annual drill with APD and AFD,” the zoo said.
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