Avian Flu Outbreak Claims Lives of Rare Birds at Queens and Bronx Zoos Amid Statewide Emergency Measures
New York, NY — An outbreak of avian flu has severely impacted bird populations in New York’s celebrated city zoos, resulting in the death of multiple birds and prompting swift action from state officials. Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the temporary closure of all live poultry markets across New York City and surrounding areas to curb the virus’s spread. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which oversees operations for both the Queens and Bronx Zoos, has confirmed …