Bird flu scare: UP zoos closed for another week, animal deaths reported in Kanpur, Gorakhpur zoos

Bird flu scare: UP zoos closed for another week, animal deaths reported in Kanpur, Gorakhpur zoos

Amid growing concerns over the spread of bird flu, all major zoos in Uttar Pradesh have been ordered to remain closed for an additional seven days. The decision comes as a precautionary measure to prevent further transmission of the virus among animals and to safeguard public health. The extended closure affects prominent zoos in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Kanpur, as well as the mini zoo in Varanasi and the lion safari in Etawah. The move follows c…