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Part of Wildlands Emmen zoo closed after suspected bird flu case

Part of Wildlands Emmen zoo closed after suspected bird flu case

Part of Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen has been closed following a suspected bird flu outbreak. The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature is investigating the situation after the virus was potentially detected in several dead birds at the park.

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