Construction Project List

Elephant Backyard	Completed January 1999
The Elephant backyard project fixed several problems . It enlarged the yard area, removed an unsafe moat, and added a holder in the yard to place trees for enrichment. It also added a protective contact area where the animal care staff can work with the elephants in a safer manner.
Walk-through Lorikeet Aviary	Completed August 1999
The Lorikeet exhibit, which was designed and built in-house, is home to some of the most vocal and colorful birds you'd ever want to meet! These friendly fowl will even fly to your hand and drink nectar from a cup you may purchase prior to entering the aviary.
Amur Leopard Exhibit	Opening: March 2000
Renovation is underway on an exhibit next to Czar the tiger. A pair of Russian leopards will move in just before Spring break.
Penguin Plaza Paving	To be completed March 2000
Access to Cascade and Elk exhibits is re-opened through the Polar Bear exhibit. This route will be open until the paving of the Plaza.The Plaza paving will be complete prior to Spring Break. Thanks for your patience.
Steller Cove	Opening: July 15, 2000
Steller sea lions, sea otters, a fish-filled forest of giant kelp and a pool of tide creatures will be the highlights of the most imporant exhibit the zoo has opened in year.  This project is phase II of the Great Northwest Exhibit.
Bear Crossing, Eagle Canyon and Wy'east Trail	Proposed Completion: 2001-2005
Phase III of the Great Northwest Exhibit focuses on the interaction between wildlife and humans.  Bears and cougars will reside in the exhibit next to a family farm with many domestic animals. Salmon and bald eagles will live in a new exhibit just up from our current Cascade Stream and Pond building.The building will be remodeled to accommodate a new Cascade Discovery Center. And finally, stroll through the Oregon forest, where you will meet spotted owls, wolverines, and other animals that depend on this habitat.