Tragically, a highly fatal rabbit virus has reportedly killed all the bunnies at Little Farm, a cherished kids’ activity in Berkeley, California’s Tilden Regional Park.
The bunnies at Little Farm were a beloved part of this classic Berkeley children’s activity. Little Farm has cows, chickens, sheep, and many other animals, and because Little Farm is free to visit, it’s a very popular destination for East Bay parents and school groups.
The bunnies at Little Farm, who lived in a large hutch outside the chicken enclosure, started to get sick in November, according to reporting by Berkeleyside. One rabbit was euthanized, but that unfortunately did not stop the spread of the virus.
After two more rabbits died, the remaining rabbits were also euthanized on the assumption they had been exposed to the virus as well.
The culprit is myxomatosis, a highly-contagious virus that is fatal to rabbits in 99% of cases. It is spread by mosquitos. There is no risk to humans from the virus.
It’s sad to lose the bunnies, but there are still plenty of amazing animals to see at Little Farm.
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