Zoo and zoo Berlin temporarily closed due to animal disease!

Zoo and zoo Berlin temporarily closed due to animal disease!

In Berlin there is a dramatic turn: the popular zoo and the zoo temporarily close! This is done for health reasons after the dreaded mouth and claw disease (MKS) found in a herd of water buffalo in the nearby Hönow. The closure is a preventive measure to protect the animals in the zoo and zoo and to prevent an expansion of the disease, as the Berlin Zoo announced in an official Instagram post, which also from Berlin Live was taken up.

The closure comes into force immediately after the first reports about the animal disease and affects both facilities until at least January 13, 2025. This means that the operators follow a clear recommendation for the authorities to contain the virus. It is emphasized that the MKS is a non -dangerous illness for humans. Nevertheless, there is the possibility that the virus will be transmitted by humans, such as clothing or in the air. The Berlin Zoo appeals to the understanding of the visitors, who should not plan visits to the animals for the time being.

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The mouth and claw disease, an infectious viral disease that is particularly dangerous for a banks of pairs, has no outbreak in Germany for over 35 years. The authorities have therefore taken immediate measures. Reports from Zeit Online A blocking district has also been set up to Berlin to control the spread of the virus. The closure of the zoo is therefore not only a local, but also a higher -level health measure that puts the safety of the animals in the foreground. Meanwhile, the aquarium remains open, and the hope of normality remains.

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