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Chemnitz Shuts Tierpark Through Monday Over Suspected Bird Flu

Officials ordered a precautionary shutdown pending state lab results on a dead cormorant.

Overview

  • The city said the facility will remain closed until Monday as it implements protective measures.
  • The nearby Wildgatter stays open to visitors, according to MDR.
  • Samples from a cormorant found dead over the weekend are being analyzed by the state laboratory (LUA).
  • Authorities report the park is prepared and in close contact with the responsible veterinary office.
  • The RKI says no human infections have been recorded in Germany, and a late-2025 Zoo Leipzig outbreak led to pelican culling.