Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Delhi Zoo Intensifies Measures After Bird Flu Deaths
Bird flu has caused the death of birds at the Delhi Zoo.
The zoo is taking extra steps to stop the disease from spreading.
Teams are checking the zoo twice a day, and cleaning and disinfecting the areas.
Some sick birds are getting treatment, and staff are wearing protective gear to stay safe.
Tests confirmed the H5N1 virus.
The zoo is closed to visitors for now.
12 birds have died due to H5N1 avian influenza.
Surveillance and biosecurity measures have been intensified.
Surveillance teams are surveying the premises twice daily.
Cleaning and disinfection of enclosures are underway.
Some birds are being treated and are under observation.
- Who
- Officials at Delhi’s National Zoological Park
- What
- Intensified measures after bird flu outbreak and deaths.
- When
- Surveillance teams survey twice a day; deaths occurred over several days.
- Where
- Delhi’s National Zoological Park
- Why
- To contain the spread of H5N1 avian influenza and protect animals.
- Death Toll
- 12 (as of Monday)
- Affected Species
- Painted storks, black-necked ibises
- Virus
- H5N1 avian influenza
- Zoo Status
- Closed temporarily to public
- Measures
- Intensified surveillance, biosecurity, cleaning/disinfection
