The Wild Place Project has taken a series of measures to protect its site against bird flu - including disinfectant mats on the entrance and exits to walk-through bird enclosures. The Bristol Zoological Society confirmed there have been no cases of avian flu at the Wild Place Project or the Bristol Zoo, which closed earlier this month.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was declared in the South West last month following a number of cases in poultry, wild and captive birds across Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset. A popular zoo in Devon had to close after having a case confirmed on site.
According to data from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, one case of bird flu has been identified in Bristol, with none detected in North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. At the end of July, signs were spotted around Blaise Castle stating that the virus had been detected in the area and people were urged to take several precautions including keeping dogs on their leads.
