Animal Viewing Impacts:

Polar Bears: Our polar bears will not be viewable in the main habitat on Tuesday, June 23, due to maintenance. Polar bears may be viewable in the courtyard through the amphitheatre window. Thank you for your understanding.

African Rainforest Building: Habitat maintenance and mulch work will impact animal viewing in the Africain Rainforest Building:

Western lowland gorillas: viewable outdoors, weather-permitting, June 26, 29, and 30
Eastern black-and-white colobus monkeys: off-view until June 26
Mandrills: off-view June 24

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her female calf ‘Nyawa’ have daily access to either the main indoor habitat or the outdoor habitat from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, 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, 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.

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.

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A Milestone in Gorilla Troop Introductions

December 12, 2025 | 1 minute read

We have exciting news from the African Rainforest Building! All seven members of our western lowland gorilla troop were together for the very first time yesterday!

We’re pleased to share that the first full troop introduction with new adult female ‘Johari’ went very well. The troop remained calm and peaceful throughout, and all members were comfortable enough to settle down for a nap. Johari even made herself a cozy nest on the ground!

Our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team is thrilled with this progress. They’ll continue building on this positive momentum, while staying attentive to the troop’s comfort and ready to adjust the introduction pace if needed. Stay tuned for more gorilla updates!

A Milestone in Gorilla Troop Introductions

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