RNZ20 Jul, 2026 03:23 AM3 mins to readWellington zoo has cancelled about 15 close encounter bookings with kororā blue penguins after two bird flu cases in the region. Photo / RNZ, Baz MacdonaldWellington zoo has cancelled about 15 close encounter bookings with kororā blue penguins after two bird flu cases in the region. Photo / RNZ, Baz MacdonaldBy Sammy Carter of RNZWellington Zoo has cancelled all close encounters with kororā blue penguins as it takes precautionary measures against the H5N1 bird flu strain.
The first of two confirmed cases of the virus – a brown skua – was brought to Wellington Zoo for testing earlier this
