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While we haven't received official confirmation from the USDA, we have reason to believe that avian influenza was the cause of death of five black swans. As a precautionary measure for the health and safety of our entire bird collection, all at risk species were moved indoors, and all aviaries are closed to the public. Our Animal Care and Animal Health teams will continue to monitor, quarantine and test the birds regularly. Avian influenza - commonly called "bird flu" - is a viral infection that occurs naturally in birds. Wild birds can carry the virus, but usually do not get sick from it, some domesticated birds, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys, can become infected, often fatally. Avian influenza does not pose a threat to humans. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. https://www.columbuszoo.org/

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Avian influenza was found at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park in Halifax. The infected birds were part of a zoo collection housed in an indoor enclosure not accessible to the public. According to the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services of the USDA in Harrisburg, officials will not require widespread euthanasia of the zoo's birds. https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/avian-influenza-case-confirmed-lake-tobias-dauphin-county-birds/521-eeb6a32f-1953-4b3c-93a4-2545b0ea0220

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Friday, Oct 14, 2022 Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Closes Simmons Aviary, Lied Jungle and Desert Dome Due to Avian Influenza Death The Simmons Aviary, Lied Jungle, and the Desert Dome at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be closed to guests beginning Saturday, October 15, 2022, due to the death of a Pink backed pelican from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). These exhibits will be closed for at least 10 days. The rest of the Zoo, including Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night, will remain open. The pelican died yesterday, October 13, and was tested as part of the Zoo’s continued surveillance for Avian influenza. A second pelican became ill today and was euthanized. The Zoo’s pelicans currently live outside, and while they can come into contact with wild waterfowl, they have no contact with other Zoo birds. Wild waterfowl carry the HPAI virus, often without becoming sick, and detections of HPAI have increased across the country over the past few weeks due to the fall migration pattern. No other Zoo birds have shown any symptoms or required testing. “It is very important that Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium immediately tighten our protocols to protect our birds and guard against any potential spread of Avian influenza,” said Dr. Sarah Woodhouse, Director of Animal Health for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “As discussed back in the spring, the Zoo has a prevention and response plan in place. We were operating at a level 2 response given some recent cases in the western part of Nebraska, but now that we know there are infected wild birds in the area, we have gone immediately to level 5. This is important both to prevent infection of other Zoo birds, and to prevent the virus from being dispersed off Zoo grounds.” “The major way that HPAI is transmitted is from the feces of infected wild birds. This can happen as wild birds fly overhead, or by someone stepping in infected wild bird feces and carrying the infection with them on their shoes,” said Dr. Woodhouse. “In addition to closing the Zoo’s bird areas, precautions have been put in place for staff including foot baths, limited access, and protective clothing.” “We wanted to get the information about the exhibit closures to the public as quickly as possible’ continued Dr. Woodhouse. “We are working with the USDA and the Nebraska State Veterinarian, and we will keep the public updated if anything changes.” The Simmons Aviary was previously closed between March 3 and June 23 as a precaution against HPAI. During that time, none of the birds living at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium or at the Wildlife Safari Park were infected by Avian influenza.

The pelican died yesterday, October 13, and was tested as part of the Zoo’s continued surveillance for Avian influenza. A second pelican became ill today and was euthanized. The Zoo’s pelicans currently live outside, and while they can come into contact with wild waterfowl, they have no contact with other Zoo birds. Wild waterfowl carry the HPAI virus, often without becoming sick, and detections of HPAI have increased across the country over the past few weeks due to the fall migration pattern. https://www.omahazoo.com/inthenews/posts/omahas-henry-doorly-zoo-and-aquarium-closes-simmons-aviary-lied-jungle-and-desert-dome-due-to-avian-

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Nebraska Sarpy 5/6/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Turkey vulture Wild bird mortality NDA (9) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

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Nebraska Lancaster 5/5/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Peregrine falcon Wild bird mortality NDA (9) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

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Nebraska Douglas 4/22/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Peregrine falcon Wild bird mortality NDA (9) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

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Nebraska Lancaster 4/21/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird mortality NDA (9)

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Nebraska Lancaster 4/8/2022 EA/AM H5N1 Pelican (unidentified) Wild bird mortality NDA (9) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

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