Sedgwick County Zoo Closes Tropics Building After Avian Flu Activity
Incident Date:
12/08/2026
Location:
Wichita, KS - USA
Facility Name:
Sedgwick County Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Birds
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
WICHITA, KS – The Sedgwick County Zoo is closing its tropics building due to the threat of avian influenza. The zoo said Monday that a positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) had been identified in Sedgwick County.
The zoo announced on social media on Monday, Dec. 8, adding that their staff is working tirelessly to provide the birds with the best care, following strict safety protocols. “While this strain doesn’t pose a high risk to human health, it does put many Zoo animals at risk.” The zoo said, “To ensure their safety, we’ve activated our HPAI action plan.”
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