Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf will 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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Wishing Our Greater Rheas a Great Winter Break

December 01, 2025 | 1 minute read

Our greater rheas are turning into snowbirds!

With the weather taking a cold turn, our female greater rheas ‘Chip’ and ‘Dip’ will be moving to the Archibald Biodiversity Centre (ABC) for the winter while their typical winter holding space is unavailable during construction in Exploration Asia.

Don’t worry – Chip and Dip will return to the zoo in the spring once temperatures begin to rise! Be sure to wish them a bon voyage before Thursday, December 4th.

Wishing Our Greater Rheas a Great Winter Break

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