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The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed its Herb and Nada Mahler Family Aviary as a precautionary measure against avian influenza ...

While it's tragic and alarming to see a massive die-off, it's not uncommon for birds that travel in such large populations.

As a precautionary measure, the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary at the Milwaukee County Zoo is now closed for the ...

In an announcement, the zoo said the closure "is out of an abundance of caution meant to protect our avian population from ...

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