Vandalur Zoo Closed For Public Due To Avian Flu Among Water Birds
Already, the lion safari and the deer enclosure had been closed from October 14 due to ‘urgent maintenance’ works.
Chennai:Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur was closed on Thursday and will not open on Friday also following confirmation of H5N1 avian influenza infection among the water birds.
The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (Nihsad) in Bhopal detected the infection on Wednesday and advised the zoo management not to allow visitors.
The institute also advised immediate preventive measures, including disinfection, sanitation and strict implementation of biosecurity protocols as per the guidelines of the government, be taken.
The zoo management had implemented the advised measures and is not allowing visitors from Wednesday. It said the temporary measure is intended to facilitate intensive sanitation, strengthen biosecurity measures and ensure close monitoring of the situation. It also requested the public to cooperate with the precautionary measures.
Already, the lion safari and the deer enclosure had been closed from October 14 due to ‘urgent maintenance’ works. It is said the lion safari and deer enclosure will not be opened till November 3.
