To protect them from avian influenza, penguins and other bird species have been moved indoors.

Cases of avian flu have been confirmed across the US, including here in Maryland. This strain of the disease is highly contagious and lethal to birds. As a precautionary measure, most avian species, including penguins, will be off exhibit until the threat has subsided. Click here to learn more about what we’re doing to protect our birds.

To protect them from avian influenza, penguins and other bird species have been moved indoors.

To protect them from avian influenza, penguins and other bird species have been moved indoors.

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To protect them from avian influenza, penguins and other bird species have been moved indoors.

Cases of avian flu have been confirmed across the US, including here in Maryland. This strain of the disease is highly contagious and lethal to birds. As a precautionary measure, most avian species, including penguins, will be off exhibit until the threat has subsided. Click here to learn more about what we’re doing to protect our birds.


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