Here's how Alberta zoos are protecting birds from avian flu

https://i.cbc.ca/ais/34de785c-8769-46c3-9558-4a3acd80bc04,1779563852616/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C198%2C5142%2C2892%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="As of May 24, there have been three outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza at commercial poultry operations in Alberta.

A federal database tracking confirmed avian flu cases in wildlife lists 12 detections in Alberta this year, the majority of which were found in Canada geese." width="620" />

Zoos and wildlife facilities in Alberta are taking steps to protect their birds from avian flu.

Outbreaks on commercial poultry operations in Alberta have been detected east of Edmonton and near Ribstone Creek in east-central Alberta on May 11, and northeast of Drumheller on May 16.