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Delhi Zoo Closed for Visitors Till Further Orders: Here's Why
Two painted storks died from the highly dangerous H5N1 virus, prompting Delhi Zoo to close and enforce strict biosecurity measures to prevent spread, officials said.
- The Delhi Zoo will be closed for visitors starting August 30, 2025, due to the discovery of H5N1 bird flu in two painted storks, according to zoo officials.
- To prevent the spread of the disease, strict safety measures and monitoring have been implemented, as stated by the zoo authorities on August 29, 2025.
- Samples from the infected birds tested positive for H5N1 on August 28, 2025, authorities reported.
- The closure aims to protect public health and is based on the Centre's 2021 Action Plan for Managing Avian Influenza.
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Delhi’s National Zoological Park closes after two painted storks test positive for H5N1 bird flu. Read on to know precautionary measures you must take to stay safe.
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Delhi Zoo temporarily closed after H5N1 bird flu outbreak among painted storks
The National Zoological Park in New Delhi will remain closed to visitors from Saturday, August 30, 2025, after two painted storks tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. The confirmation came following the submission of samples from the two deceased storks to the National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal. The results, reported on August 28, confirmed the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in both birds.…
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