Animal Viewing Impacts:

Land of Lemurs: Last entry to Land of Lemurs will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th and Sunday, July 26th, to accommodate set up for our Wild After Hours: Lemurs (18+) events. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

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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