In a post on Facebook, the zoo said that the well-being and health of animals under their care remain a top priority.

The Calgary Zoo is taking steps to protect birds in their care, following an announcement on Monday of the confirmed presence of avian influenza in close proximity to the zoo by the CFIA.

In a post on Facebook, the zoo said that the well-being and health of animals under their care remain a top priority.

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Out of caution, the will be implementing measures to protect their avian species.

This includes the closure of The Rainforest Aviary and the Jihad Shibley Rocky Mountain Aviary; moving all possible birds indoors; and increased pathway disinfection and disinfectant mats at the Penguin Plunge habitats.

Because of some of the measures, Chilean flamingo

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