The Calgary Zoo has shut its Rainforest Aviary because of rising bird flu case counts in Alberta. .“The health & well-being of the animals we care for is our primary concern,” said the Calgary Zoo in a Wednesday tweet. .“We're proactively taking steps to protect our birds.” .The Calgary Zoo said all birds will be moved indoors and might not be viewable. It said Penguin Plunge will remain open for indoor penguin viewing with increased pathway disinfection. .By limiting access to the birds, the zoo said it's “... helping to protect them from any contamination that may come from outside.” .Alberta Agriculture Minister Nate Horner said in April avian influenza cases were being detected more in flocks, but the risk to people remains low. .READ MORE: Avian flu cases found in Alberta.“Albertans can be assured there is no risk to food safety and that the risk to human health is extremely low,” said Horner. .“This is an incredibly difficult time for the affected producers.”.Due to a high level of spam content being posted in our comment section below, all comments undergo manual approval by a staff member during regular business hours (Monday - Friday). Your patience is appreciated.
