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Construction Update

We have big plans for major new exhibits.

See an overview of our current list of projects, or take a close look at the plans for our new Great Northwest Exhibit.

Learn how Portland General Electric provided additional funding to build an EarthSmart building for our Birds of Prey.


Construction Project List
Amur Leopard Exhibit Completed April 2000
Newly renovated exhibit next to the Amur Tigers. Exhibit houses two Amur leopards in a natural habitat. Exhibit includes a children's viewing shelter with a glass wall allowing guests to get eye to eye with these magnificent and endangered cats.
Steller Cove Completed July, 2000

Sea Otter

Steller seal lions, sea otters, a fish-filled forest of giant kelp, a tide pool and a marine lab comprise this stunning exhibit. This project is phase III of the Great Northwest Exhibit.

Amazon Flooded Forest Completed October, 2001
30 species occupy this renovated exhibit in the primate building. Artificial trees and rocks, along with tropical plants and pools, give guests a view of a tropical rainforest ecosystem. It is the zoo's most ambitious attempt at providing a multi-species environment.
Weaver/Bee Eater Aviary Proposed Completion: Spring 2002
The exhibit of African birds is undergoing a renovation. The renovated exhibit will provide visitors with an updated viewing experience.
Eagle/Salmon Exhibit Proposed Completion: 2002-2003
This exhibit is part of phase IV of the Great Northwest Exhibit. Guests will see salmon swim and eagles soar in the 3,000 sq ft netted exhibit.
Bear Crossing, Cascade Canyon Trail and the Family Farm Proposed Completion: 2002-2005
Phase IV of the Great Northwest Exhibit focuses on the interaction between wildlife and humans. Bears, cougars, spotted owls and wolverines will reside in the exhibit next to a family farm with many domestic animals. A new Cascade Discovery Center will provide information on the inter-dependency of all who depend on this habitat for survival.

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