Adjusted Hours and Impacts

African Rainforest Building: The African Rainforest Building will have adjusted opening and closing times on the following days to give our western lowland gorilla troop the space, comfort, and privacy they need as they continue introductions with their newest member, ‘Johari’:

🕙 Saturday, January 24, opening at 10:00 a.m.
🕒 Saturday, January 24, closing at 3:45 p.m.
🕙 Sunday, January 25, opening at 10:00 a.m.
🕙 Monday, January 26, opening at 10:00 a.m.

Thank you for your understanding.

Seasonal Closures

Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.

Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

Exploration Asia
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.

Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats.
Species Not Viewable: Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026. Our peacocks and Dalmatian pelicans are currently spending time in their winter holding space.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.

Rainforest Aviary

Welcome to a symphony of sound and colour. Our Rainforest Aviary brings you closer to a variety of incredible birds.

Birds

Rainforest Aviary

You know what they say – birds of a feather flock together. Here in the Rainforest Aviary, you’ll see an incredible diversity of bird species in this stunning mixed species habitat where feathered friends are busy building nests, preening, and going for a swim. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our East African mud turtle!

Alexandrine Parakeet

Range: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam
What do they eat? Herbivore – seeds, fruits, and nuts
What family do they belong to? Psittacidae – one of three parrot families
IUCN Red List status: Near Threatened

Hadada Ibis

Range: Central and southern Africa
What do they eat? Carnivore – insects, millipedes, worms, spiders, and lizards
What family do they belong to? Threskiornithidae – ibis and spoonbill family
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

Spur-winged Lapwing

Range: Europe, Asia, and Africa
What do they eat? Carnivore – insects and invertebrates
What family do they belong to? Charadriidae – plovers and lapwings
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

White-faced Whistling duck

Range: Africa and South America
What do they eat? Omnivore – grasses, seeds, and aquatic invertebrates
What family do they belong to? Anatidae – duck, goose, and swan family
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

Southern Bald Ibis

Range: Southern Africa
What do they eat? Carnivore – insects and invertebrates
What family do they belong to? Threskiornithidae – ibis and spoonbill family
IUCN Red List status: Vulnerable

Marbled Teal

Range: Spain, Italy, Northern African, Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, China, and India
What do they eat? Omnivore – seeds, plants, and invertebrates
What family do they belong to? Anatidae – duck, goose, and swan family
IUCN Red List status: Near Threatened

African Spoonbill

Range: Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar
What do they eat? Carnivore – fish, mollusks, amphibians, crustaceans, insects, and larvae
What family do they belong to? Threskiornithidae – ibis and spoonbill family
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

Golden-Breasted Starling

Range: Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania
What do they eat? Omnivore – insects, termites, snails, spiders, small vertebrates, and fruits
What family do they belong to? Sturnidae – starling family
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

Taveta Golden Weaver

Range: Kenya and Tanzania
What do they eat? Omnivore – seeds, insects, grasses, and corn
What family do they belong to? Ploceidae – weaver family
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

Hamerkop

Range: Central and southern Africa and Madagascar
What do they eat? Carnivore – shrimp, insects, rodents, and lizards
What family do they belong to? Scopidae – hamerkop family
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

African Pygmy Goose

Range: Central and southern Africa, and Madagascar
What do they eat? Omnivore – sees and insects
What family do they belong to? Anatidae – duck, goose, and swan family.
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern

Von Decker Hornbill

IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (at relatively low risk of extinction)
Type: Bird
Habitat: Dry savannahs and open woodlands of East Africa
Diet: Omnivore – insects, fruit, and small animals
Size: About 40 centimetres long
Weight: 100 to 200 grams