Authorities analyze samples after the death of 1 pigeon and 1 hammer
The Brasilia Zoo suspended its activities temporarily on Wednesday (28.MAI.2025), on suspicion of avian flu after the death of 2 animals, a pigeon and a hammer.
“It is important to clarify that these birds are of free life, that is, they are not part of the zoo squad, but circulate throughout“The zoo administration reported in an official note. Samples were sent for analysis by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The reopening depends on the results.
“It was already expected by everyone who follows this. In Brazil, it will be no different, because we are at a central point of migration between North America, Europe and the poles. I’m sure it will be a worldwide crisis. We have to face as we face Covid,” said Ibaneis Rocha (MDB).
The zoo stressed that it monitors the health of its animals frequently and “maintains rigorous investigation protocols in case of death“. The administrators said that“There is no other suspicious case registered so far, whether in free living animals or other birds in the Federal District“.
