Penguins, ostriches, and flamingos isolating at Fota and Dublin Zoo to avoid bird flu

Birds moved to indoor habitats to slow down the spread of the disease 

Humboldt penguins at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork are among the avians being confined indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu. Picture: Fota Wildlife Park

Birds in Ireland's zoos and wildlife parks have been moved to indoor habitats to protect them from the spread of bird flu. 

While no cases have been reported at these facilities, cases of avian influenza have been detected among wild birds and on poultry farms in Ireland.