Adjusted Hours and Impacts

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).

Savannah Plains: Scheduled maintenance will take place in Savannah Plains from Tuesday, October 14th, to Friday, October 17th. During this time, our Hartmann’s mountain zebras, southern ostriches, and East African grey crowned cranes may be viewable in Savannah Crossing.

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.

Prehistoric Park Seasonal Closure: Prehistoric Park will be closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

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. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
  • 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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Zoo Debut: Dalmatian Pelicans Return for the Season

May 02, 2025 | 1 minute read

Spring is here, and we’re ready to feel the sunshine on our feathers! Now that temperatures have remained consistently warm, our Dalmatian pelicans are once again able to be outside!

Due to construction in Exploration Asia, our pod of pelicans can’t reside in their regular habitat, so our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team got creative. Their new temporary home is in Land of Lemurs and we peli-can’t believe how quickly they settled in yesterday!

Stop by today to welcome them to their new digs!

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