Starting Dec. 11, the new habitat will be viewable by the public. The $5 million renovation to the habitat — which was originally built in the 1980s — includes larger viewing windows, new shade structures,

Cases of bird flu have been identified at Wildlife World Zoo. Maricopa County health officials say the animals "were likely ill from H5N1 avian flu." Five animals have died as a result of the infections,

A "small number of animals" at Wildlife World Zoo have tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu, Maricopa County health officials say. Experts say the risk to public remains low.