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Exploration Asia

From grassy plains to the northern tundra, Asia is a continent full of incredible creatures designed to thrive in unique conditions. Prepare to be surprised by our Pallas’s cats and awed by our Amur Tigers.

Meet forest dwellers and cliff climbers

When you move through Exploration Asia and Gateway to Asia, you’ll discover rich biodiversity that thrives across a variety of different landscapes. Our lush habitats are home to our Malayan tapirs and our white-handed gibbons, and all manner of animals that will dazzle you.

Malayan Tapir Markhor Amur Tiger

Exploration Asia Redevelopment Project

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 – Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats. Plus Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs! Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026. We can’t wait to share these incredible new spaces with you! Thank you for your understanding.

Snow Leopard

    Exploration Asia & Gateway to Asia

    Mammals

    Gateway to Asia

    Reptiles

    Exploration Asia

    Birds

    Dr. Adriana penguin chick exam

    Care & Conservation

    How we care for them

    From the Komodo dragon to the Amur tiger, no two species in Exploration Asia are the same. Discover how we meet the different needs of the animals in our care.

    Wilder Institute

    Making the world a wilder place

    Learn more about our conservation efforts at the Wilder Institute, like the Kianjavato Lemur & Reforestation Initiative and the Cross River Gorilla Initiative.
    Community Conservation Efforts

    Exploration Asia & Gateway to Asia

    Things to Explore

    Exploration Asia & Gateway to Asia are big places with lots to do. What will you do when you visit?  

    Malayan tapir, 'Sempurna'. Photo credit: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo.

    Exploration Asia

    From the Amur tigers’ lagoon to the red panda hut, there’s plenty to be wowed by.

    Komodo Dragon

    Petronas Gateway to Asia

    Did you see the white-handed gibbons swing through the trees? Discover how species mix when they go to visit the Malaysian tapir.

    Animal zones

    More to Discover

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