MIAMI — (MIAMI) -- Zoo Miami has apologized following an uproar over its treatment of a kiwi bird under its care.
Footage emerged online showing Paōra, a male Kiwi bird, being petted by guests at the zoo's"encounter experience." Videos also showed the nocturnal bird being placed in a brightly lit enclosure.
Zoo Miami apologized for its treatment of Paōra on Wednesday, announcing that it has scrapped"encounter" experiences with the bird to take effect immediately. The move comes as New Zealand's Department of Conservation announced it will be"discussing the situation" with the American Associations of Zoos and Aquarius, thanking viewers for raising concerns about the welfare and handling of Paōra.
The bird is dear to many New Zealanders, who refer to themselves as"Kiwis," a nickname that first started around World War I.
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