Fota Wildlife Park to remain closed for several weeks amid avian flu outbreak

Fota Wildlife Park confirmed 11 geese tested positive for H5N1, prompting a partial cull and temporary closure

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that deceased birds at Fota Wildlife Park, Cork, have tested positive for bird flu. Picture: Dan Linehan

Fota Wildlife Park is set to euthanise part of its goose population and remain closed for several weeks following an avian flu outbreak in the sanctuary.

The H5N1 strain, which originated from wild birds in the Cork Harbour area, was detected in 11 geese at Fota.