Lalitpur, July 17: The Central Zoo has been reopened to the general public from today.
The zoo, located at Jawalakhel of Lalitpur, was closed from June 19 after bird flu was confirmed on crows, vultures, ducks and other birds in the zoo premises.
The central zoo has been reopened after the ‘environmental samples’ of birds tested negative for bird flu virus.
According to the zoo administration, a meeting held among senior officials of the Department of Livestock Services, Central Veterinary Laboratory and Epidemiology and Disease Control Division on Thursday decided to reopen the zoo to the general public.
Spokesperson and Information Officer of the zoo, Ganesh Koirala said the Central Zoo would remain open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for the entry while the visitors should exit from zoo within 5:00 pm.
The zoo administration has urged the visitors to maintain distance with animals and birds. Similarly, the general public has been requested not to consume foods brought with them in open areas, to dispose of waste properly in dustbin and to mandatorily wear face mask.
