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Wild Work In Progress!

web-billboard-200703Please pardon our dust.  Certain portions of the Buffalo Zoo are currently under construction, as we build our South American Rainforest, which is slated to open during the summer of 2008. 

Experience the Excitement! Don’t let the hard work fool you, the Zoo’s hours of operation have not changed and, though it may be a little bit more difficult to see some of your favorite Zoo animals, most of our collection is still viewable. You’ll just need to keep your eyes peeled at some of the exhibits surrounding the construction zone.  As always, shows, programs and activities are subject to change, due to weather and/or animal concerns.  Before traveling to the Zoo, please check the website section entitled, “Closed Exhibits” under the heading Plan Your Visit

ENJOY YOUR VISIT! If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, please feel free to contact a guest relations representative.

South American Rainforest Exhibit - Opening in 2008
Many new animal species will be introduced in this immersive walk-through environment. As the ‘signature’ project of Phase One of the master plan, the two-story rainforest will maintain a year-round temperature of 75 degrees, making this destination popular—especially in the winter months. The two-story building will enable all visitors to explore this Venezuelan rainforest from a number of dramatic heights and angles.
 

Elephant House Interior Redesign
The interior configuration of the 1912 building falls short of space requirements necessary for holding three elephants when judged by today’s standards.  An interior redesign of the Elephant House will exceed the suggested standards for elephant holding space requirement from the current 1050 square feet to 1800 square feet.

 

 

The Zoo’s Animal Hospital
Summer 2008

The Hospital will be expanded by 2300 square feet. The building’s expansion and reconfiguration will establish a separate surgery suite and triple the available quarantine space.

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Artist rendering of the Rainforest exhibit

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Artist rendering of the Animal Hospital

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