BirdFlu Buzz & Updates

BirdPark's Preventive & Surveillance Programmes

Jurong BirdPark works closely with the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) on the precautionary measures against bird flu. Our visitors and employees’ safety is of paramount importance to us and we will do all that is necessary to ensure their well-being.

More stringent bio-security measures were implemented since August last year. All birds that are exposed to the public are vaccinated against bird flu. Disinfectant foot dips are provided for keepers and disinfectant mats for visitors entering walk-in exhibits. Staff is trained to monitor the bird’s daily for symptoms of illness and unusual trends in bird deaths are reported. Additionally, sentinel chickens (pathogen free with no immunity) provided by AVA are strategically placed around the park to monitor and detect for the presence of any diseases. Our staff themselves is given flu injections.

To date, there have been no known cases of bird flu in Singapore or in the park. AVA is doing an excellent job to keep the disease out of Singapore. In fact, an international advisory panel who had visited Singapore in July this year had praised Singapore’s bio-security standards as “up there with the best” and given the assurance that the chances of bird flu occurring here are very low, given AVA’s stringent safety standards.

We have various levels of preparedness and response and together with the AVA, we will continue to monitor the situation in the region and if need be, activate our emergency plan accordingly.



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