A white tiger was also infected at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield, Ariz., and is currently recovering
The Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield, Ariz., had six animals test positive for avian flu, with five dying of the infection, the Maricopa County Public Health Department said on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
A mountain lion, a cheetah, a kookaburra, a swamphen, and an Andean goose all died of the infection. A white tiger was also infected and is currently recovering after receiving treatment.
“While we are deeply saddened to report the loss of a few cherished animals, we are grateful that the impact was limited thanks to our swift response, robust biosecurity protocols, and the invaluable support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health and state and federal agencies,” Kristy Hayden, president of Wildlife World Zoo, said in a press release …