Adjusted Hours and Impacts

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 favourable 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.

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A New Name for a Southern Bald Ibis

June 25, 2025 | 1 minute read

Chick it out – our southern bald ibis chick has a name!

Chosen with care by our staff and volunteers, we’re thrilled to introduce you to ‘Maloti’ (pronounced mah-LOH-tee). The name pays homage to the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — an area within the southern bald ibis’s natural range. At this time, the chick has yet to be sexed, but it is identifiable by the feathers on the top of its head and the absence of a red cap.

Stop by the Rainforest Aviary to say hi!

A New Name for a Southern Bald Ibis

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