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TROPICAL FORESTS
Phase 1 of our Next Century Plan Guests will have direct views into
includes the construction of the the Gorilla Conservation Center with
new $66 million Tropical Forests, state-of-the-art learning space for
which is on target for completion the public. In addition, the expan-
by summer 2025. We are expanding sion includes a dedicated home for
the existing footprint of Tropic World the King Conservation Leadership
to create the new space, which Academy, the Zoo’s flagship youth
encompasses approximately 3 acres. program for science learning that
The space will feature new indoor provides skills and learning for career
and outdoor habitats for two gorilla and college readiness.
troops—a family unit and a bachelor
group consisting of adult and adoles-
cent males—and outdoor areas for
orangutans and several species of
South American monkeys.
The outdoor space will include
dynamic environments, allowing
animals to choose how they use their
habitat. The primates’ habitats will
have running-water features, climb-
ing structures, grasses, and vines.
And, nearly 75 new trees, 500 shrubs,
and several pollinator gardens will
be planted.
GRAND
OPENING
SUMMER
2025
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