**Summary:**
As of September 2, 2025, the National Zoological Park (NZP) in Delhi reports no new deaths related to the Avian Influenza incident within the water bird aviary or migratory birds pond. The NZP is maintaining intensive sanitation and biosecurity protocols to protect birds, animals, and staff. Frontline staff involved in bird handling, disinfection, and carcass disposal have been screened by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Orientation on personal hygiene and preventative measures has been provided to staff to minimize transmission risks. The National Zoological Park remains vigilant and is implementing standard guidelines to contain the disease.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The Indian government ministry responsible for environmental protection and climate change policies.
Avian Influenza: A highly contagious viral disease affecting birds, commonly known as bird flu.
Delhi Zoo: A zoological park located in Delhi, India, the site of the Avian Influenza incident.
National Zoological Park: The official name of the Delhi Zoo; the organization responsible for managing the zoo and containing the Avian Influenza outbreak.
National Centre for Disease Control: A national institute in India for disease control, involved in screening staff at the Delhi Zoo.
Delhi: A city and a union territory of India.
water bird aviary: A structure or enclosure for keeping birds.
migratory birds pond: Pond for migratory birds.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Update on Avian Influenza Incident at the Delhi Zoo
and Measures taken by National Zoological Park to
contain it
Posted On: 02 SEP 2025 9:19PM by PIB Delhi
The Director, National Zoological Park (NZP), in an update on the Avian Influenza incident, has informed
that no new death has been reported in water bird aviary or migratory birds pond of the Delhi Zoo. Intensive
Sanitation and bio-security measures are being continued to ensure the safety of the birds, animals as well as
staff of the zoo.
The Frontline staff handling the bird aviary, disinfection processes and carcass disposal have been screened
by the a team from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Orientation on personal hygiene and
preventive measures for avian influenza to minimize any risk of transmission has also been given to beat in-
charges and section supervisors.
The National Zoological Park continues to remain vigilant and taking all necessary measures as per standard
guidelines to contain the disease at the earliest.
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(Release ID: 2163200)