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“The improvements made possible by the Faths’ generous donation will help maximize the visitor experience and provide better care and well-being for the animals that live at the Zoo, especially the elephants. The jewel of the campaign will be a giant habitat, nearly five times the size of the current elephant yards, for the Zoo’s giants,” the Zoo said.
Wildlife Canyon will be transformed to include a two-level activity course called “Roo Valley.” Beneath the trees, guests will enjoy the 15,000-square-foot grassy kangaroo walkabout with kangaroos and wallabies mere feet away. The little penguins will also get a new home complete with underwater viewing for guests.
The zoo will also add a beer garden, expected to open in 2020. A new multi-tiered seating area will be added behind the Watering Hole food and beer station where guests can relax and enjoy the view of Roo Valley.
More than 1.5 million people visit the zoo annually, and it features more than 500 animals and 3,000 plant species.
We're aiming to dramatically enhance our habitats, community & conservation efforts, here & around the world. Thanks to an unprecedented, transformational gift of $50 million from Harry & Linda Fath, we're 1/3 of the way there! More info: https://t.co/MQmjpNnlqn pic.twitter.com/BIZXGYCT5m
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) June 7, 2018
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