Dr. Oz makes headlines as he offers to import 400 ostriches from Canadian farms hit by bird flu, blending TV fame with avian disease drama. The May 2025 offer, described as bemusing by experts, sees Oz stepping into animal rescue with a flair for the absurd.

Oz’s proposal to relocate the 400 infected Canadian ostriches triggers bemusement among animal experts and pandemic-watchers alike. This unexpected bird import saga, rooted in a real outbreak, gives ‘celebrity rescue’ a wild new meaning—ostriches may soon outnumber local farmhands.

The 400 ostriches originate from Canadian farms specifically quarantined due to a bird flu outbreak.