Bird Flu Closures in the US

 
Probably relevant to this thead: Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Georgia had one of the worst outbreaks in the US this past week or so. Over 100 birds were euthanized by government officials (one article says 200). The remaining birds here will be off-exhibit for at least 5 months and the entire facility is currently shut down for at least until September 30.
 
Not reported on this thread yet, but it looks like, since October 12, the Louisville zoo has the Forest Bird Trail and African Penguin Exhibit closed while the Bald Eagle, Chilean Flamingos, Dalmatian Pelicans, Southern Screamer, White Storks, Ruppell’s vultures, and East African crowned cranes are off exhibit.

Avian Flu FAQ
 
San Francisco Zoo

August 24th, 2022 visit - only their African Aviary was closed.

December 12th, 2022 visit - their South American Rainforest Aviary was closed.
 
San Francisco Zoo:

Per a conversation with the receptionist at the zoo today (February 15, 2023), their South American Tropical Rainforest Aviary has re-opened a week ago, with their hours being from 11 am to 2 pm.

The African Aviary is currently pending review to re-opening.

They have let their flamingos out a couple of times a day back in January and they'll continue doing so.
 
I know this thread hasn't been updated in a while, but a recent update from Rosamond Gifford Zoo gives a rather disappointing update on HPAI in zoos. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has announced they will be demolishing their "main pond", home to Chilean flamingos and a variety of waterfowl, and replacing it with a botanical garden. While not the only reason given, one of the reasons specifically mentioned by the zoo is the threat of HPAI:
maintaining the waterfowl pond generates otherwise avoidable water waste, and also attracts wild birdlife that can bring deadly diseases like Avian flu to our zoo grounds and potentially spread them to the animals in our care
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For more information, you can read the article here: 2024 Spring Appeal

Species housed in this exhibit are: Chilean flamingo, Ross' goose, greater snow goose, West Indian whistling duck (although I've only seen this species here once), green-winged teal, African yellow-billed duck, emperor goose, bar-headed goose, red-breasted goose, American goldeneye, hooded merganser, falcated teal, and possibly lesser white-fronted goose (still listed on website, but I haven't seen the individual since 2021). Blue cranes are located near this exhibit as well, although theoretically I don't think that exhibit will be impacted by this development.
 
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