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Bird Flu Response at Capes Raptor Centre

Bird Flu Response at Capes Raptor Centre

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Capes Raptor Centre remains open 

In June 2026, H5 avian influenza, or H5 bird flu, was detected on the south coast of Western Australia. 

At Capes Raptor Centre, the health and wellbeing of our birds, visitors and team is always our top priority.  

To help protect the birds in our care, we have introduced additional biosecurity measures and will continue to review these in line with current advice. 

You may notice some changes during your visit, such as extra signage, hygiene measures such as sanitiser points and sanitation mats, and adjustments to some experiences.

How you can help 

If you come across multiple sick or dead wild birds or other animals, please remember:

Avoid. Record. Report.

Avoid contact with the animal. Do not touch it or attempt to move it.

Record what you have seen and note the location, date and time.

Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

 

For sick, injured or orphaned raptors, please call Capes Raptor Centre on 9757 7411.

For all other injured wildlife, please call the Wildcare Helpline on 08 9474 9055.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have introduced additional precautions to help protect the birds in our care, including enhanced hygiene measures.

These build on our existing animal care practices and biosecurity systems, and help minimise contact between wild birds and the birds in our care.

We will continue to review our approach in line with current advice.

Experiences are currently continuing as scheduled, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Some experiences may need to change in line with current advice. If there is a change to your booking, our team will contact you as soon as possible.

Some areas or experiences may need to change temporarily as part of our precautionary approach. 

 We appreciate your understanding as we take these steps to protect the birds in our care. 

Please call Capes Raptor Centre before handling or transporting any injured or sick bird of prey, so our team can provide the safest advice for you and the bird.

If you find sick or dead wildlife and are concerned it may be bird flu, please do not touch it or attempt to move it. Record what you have seen, including the location, date and time, and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Reports play an important role in supporting surveillance, early detection and response efforts.

Our team are here to help with any further questions you may have. Capes Raptor Centre is open Wednesday – Monday, 10am – 4pm.

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