Zoo Suffers Loss Due to Bird Flu Outbreak

Lalitpur. The closure of the Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur for 27 days due to bird flu infection has resulted in an economic loss of approximately 30 million rupees.

The National Trust for Nature Conservation had closed the zoo to the public from Asar 5 after bird flu infection was detected. The zoo has been reopened for operation from Shrawan 1 after the infection came under control.