Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh Zoos Close After Bird Flu Kills Tigress
Imagine a bad flu that can spread to animals.
This flu, called H5N1 or bird flu, has made some animals at the Gorakhpur zoo very sick, including a tiger named Shakti.
Because of this, the zoo and the Etawah Lion Safari are closed to keep the flu from spreading.
The zoo is cleaning everything and checking the animals to make sure they stay healthy.
Officials are working hard to protect all the animals in the state's zoos and wildlife areas.
They are also asking everyone to be careful and report any sick animals.
Gorakhpur Zoo and Etawah Lion Safari closed due to H5N1 bird flu concerns.
A tigress named Shakti died from bird flu at the Gorakhpur Zoo.
Four animals have died at the Gorakhpur Zoo in recent weeks.
Etawah Lion Safari closed as a precaution due to Pataudi’s illness.
Authorities are taking precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
- Who
- Authorities in Uttar Pradesh, zoo staff, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- What
- Closure of Gorakhpur Zoo and Etawah Lion Safari due to H5N1 avian influenza.
- When
- Gorakhpur Zoo closed for a week, Etawah Lion Safari closed from May 14-20.
- Where
- Gorakhpur Zoo and Etawah Lion Safari, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To prevent the spread of the H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) among animals and staff.
- Affected Animals
- Tigress (Shakti), leopard (Mona), female wolf (Bhairavi), and tiger (Kesari).
- Confirmed Cause of Death
- H5N1 avian influenza (Shakti).
- Facilities Closed
- Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoo (Gorakhpur), Etawah Lion Safari
- Closing Order Issued By
- Chief Conservator of Forests (Gorakhpur Zoo), Authorities (Etawah Lion Safari).
- Meeting Held
- High-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- Symptoms
- Reduced water consumption and organ failure (Shakti and Bhairavi).