Buttonwood Park Zoo takes precautions

‘Completely unexpected’: Buttonwood Park Zoo takes precautions after seal dies from bird flu
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of Blue, a harbor seal that died from the bird flu earlier this month.
Buttonwood Park Zoo confirms popular seal Blue died from the avian flu
Buttonwood Park Zoo officials have confirmed that Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, died this month due to complications from the avian flu, or bird flu. Zoo officials say it's the second case of a death from avian flu at the zoo.
Bird flu blamed for "beloved" seal's unexpected death at Massachusetts zoo
Tests show bird flu caused the death of a 21-year-old harbor seal at a zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts earlier this month. The Buttonwood Park Zoo said in a social media post that the "beloved" seal named Blue likely got the avian flu by coming into contact with an infected wild bird.
Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford will be closed on Feb. 5. What we know.
If you have plans to visit your favorite animal friends today, you'll have to make new arrangements. According to Buttonwood Park Zoo's Facebook, the zoo will be unexpectedly closed on Feb. 5. A two-toed sloth looks on curiously as a woman walks her dog in a cart past a Buttonwood Park Zoo poster in New Bedford.
Blue, Buttonwood Park Zoo’s harbor seal in New Bedford, dies from bird flu
A 21-year-old harbor seal at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, named Blue, died last week from highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as avian flu or bird flu. Diagnostic testing on Blue showed that he died from complications from the virus,
Southern New England zoos ramp up animal protections amid seal's bird-flu related death
Zoos are ramping up protections for their animals, after a seal died in February, from the avian flu. Blue, the 21-year-old harbor seal died at Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford. He was known for his involvement in educational lessons, charity events, and happy spirit.
Buttonwood Park Zoo seal dies of the bird flu
A harbor seal named Blue at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford died earlier this month of the bird flu. With Trump's proposed 25% tariff on all Mexican imports aimed to curb illegal immigration, some grocery staples could see price hikes. Mexico's food exports to the U.S. were valued at $34 billion...
Seal at Massachusetts zoo dies from bird flu complications
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A seal at a Massachusetts zoo died this month after contracting bird flu. Blue, the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s beloved 21-year-old harbor seal, died due to complications from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu , officials at the New Bedford zoo said Wednesday.
Harbor seal at New Bedford zoo dies after contracting bird flu, officials say
Blue was placed under veterinary observation on Jan. 31, but his condition had not yet been diagnosed when he died earlier this month.
Massachusetts zoo mourns beloved harbor seal who died of avian flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, is believed to have contracted the virus through contact with a wild bird, zoo officials said.
Zoo takes precautions after seal’s death from bird flu
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of Blue, a harbor seal that died from the bird flu earlier this month.
Syracuse Zoo makes changes because of avian flu
Operating out of what it calls “an abundance of caution” the Syracuse Zoo has taken most of its birds off-exhibit.
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New Bedford zoo mourns loss of seal who died of bird flu
NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford died this month due to complications from avian flu, or bird flu. Bird flu can cross over from ...