Perth Zoo Begins Black Cockatoo Vaccination Trial Against Bird Flu

Next species identified for bird flu vaccine roll-out

A $2 million vaccination program was launched by the Agriculture Minister Julie Collins earlier this week.

Bird flu vaccine trial to help Perth Zoo’s threatened black cockatoos: Swinbourn, Jarvis

The Hon. Matthew Swinbourn, Minister for the Environment (WA); The Hon. Jackie Jarvis, Minister for Agriculture and Food, Joint Media Release, 13 August 2026 Perth Zoo is piloting a vaccination trial for three threatened black cockatoo species as part of the Cook Labor Government’s proactive efforts to manage bird flu among Western Australia’s iconic native wildlife. The vaccination trial is being undertaken with birds in the zoo’s permanent pop…

Perth Zoo begins black cockatoo vaccination trial against bird flu

Perth Zoo has begun a vaccination trial for three threatened black cockatoo species as part of efforts to prepare Western Australia’s native wildlife for the potential spread of bird flu. Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn announced the trial at Perth Zoo today, saying it would focus on Carnaby’s and Baudin’s black cockatoos, both endangered, and the vulnerable forest red-tailed black cockatoo. The trial, which began in May, is being conduct…