Fota Wildlife Park to remain closed until end of November due to bird flu outbreak 

Appeal for public support as outbreak costing €320,000 a month in lost revenue

Fota Wildlife Park bosses have appealed for public support as it must remain closed until the end of November following a bird flu outbreak that is costing €320,000 a month in lost revenue. 

Fota Wildlife Park bosses have appealed for public support as it must remain closed until the end of November following a bird flu outbreak that is costing €320,000 a month in lost revenue. 

On Tuesday, it was announced the park will be closed for a further three weeks following the outbreak, with 12 cases of avian influenza confirmed within Fota Wildlife Park’s bird population since the outbreak began.