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H5N1 Confirmed at Zoo Leipzig as Key Exhibits Close and Testing Expands

Management implements mass testing with strict hygiene after a pelican tests positive.

Overview

  • A dead Dalmatian pelican tested positive for H5N1, with no additional cases or animal deaths detected so far.
  • Gondwanaland, Pongoland and the flamingo lagoon remain closed, while the rest of the park stays open to visitors.
  • Roughly 250 birds have been examined with samples taken, and further laboratory results are expected in the coming days.
  • Temporary reduced ticket prices apply during the restrictions: adults €12, children €9 and families €26.
  • Germany is in a broader H5N1 season, with Augsburg Zoo confirming a case in a red‑breasted goose and authorities stating visitor risk is very low.