Hong Kong Zoo investigates mysterious deaths of eight animals

​The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (Oct. 14) that eight animals were found dead in the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) yesterday (Oct. 13), including one De Brazza's Monkey, one Common Squirrel Monkey, three Cotton-top Tamarins and three White-faced Sakis. The LCSD had liaised with the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department. Necropsy and laboratory tests have been arranged immediately to help find out their cause of death.

While awaiting test results, the Mammals Section of the HKZBG will be closed from today for disinfection and cleaning work. We will also closely monitor the health conditions of other animals. During this period, other HKZBG facilities will remain open.

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