Fota Wildlife Park remains closed as 4 birds have tested positive for bird flu.
The East Cork attraction says its working closely with the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine to monitor the situation which is also monitoring cases of the avian influenza at the Lough amenity.
Aileen Tennant, Director, Fota Wildlife Park, said: “This is an extremely uncertain and worrying time for all of us at Fota Wildlife Park. We are working closely with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and remain focused on the care and welfare of our team and the wildlife in the Park. We are very grateful for the outpouring of support from members of the public, visitors, annual pass holders, as well as from our partners and international colleagues. I am conscious that this is a complex and dynamic situation, and we will continue to work closely under the Department’s guidance, with a focus on getting to the stage where the Park can reopen when it is safe to do so”.
