Bondla: Forest Department on Thursday announced that a zoo located inside Bondla Wildlife sanctuary has been reopened, after a break due to avian influenza.
In a post on X, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that after a brief closure, the Zoo has been reopened.
“After a brief closure as a precautionary measure, Bondla Zoo has now reopened to visitors starting Wednesday, following confirmation that the samples tested negative for Avian Influenza by NIHSAD, Bhopal,” he said.
Rane said that the Forest Department of Goa, acted promptly and responsibly to ensure the health and safety of both animals and visitors.”
Rane said “all necessary biosecurity protocols were followed during this period. Officials said that according to the protocols of Central Zoo Authority, the zoo could only reopen after two consecutive negative test reports for avian influenza were received.”
