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SITE WORK UNDERWAY!
Denver Zoo currently is finalizing its plans for Asian Tropics, a landmark exhibit which will occupy 10-acres on the southern edge of the zoo. In order for this highly anticipated project to begin in 2009, the zoo is performing several preparatory measures. Because these are happening primarily in behind-the-scenes service areas, you may not notice the activity taking place!
The zoo must relocate or rebuild many of the service facilities currently housed at the future site of Asian Tropics. These include facilities for concession deliveries, waste management, general storage, grounds equipment, and hay storage. All of these operations will move from their current
location on the south side of the zoo to a new location bordering the northwest zoo boundary. Construction is scheduled to be completed on these buildings by late spring 2009. The zoo then will undergo a thorough
“house-cleaning”, moving existing operations to their new homes, and relocating all materials to new locations. This is an exciting step in preparing for Asian Tropics construction.
What is Asian Tropics?
 Imagine watching majestic Asian elephants care for their young, Indian one-horned rhinos cooling off in a shallow stream, acrobatic gibbons swinging overhead from tree to tree, fishing cats diving for their next meal and the piercing stare of a black leopard, all from the center of an Asian village. These, and a host of other experiences, soon will be possible without leaving Denver. Asian Tropics will be the new home for some of the zoo’s most beloved animals in addition to a number of important new species.
Occupying 10-acres on the southern edge of the zoo, Asian Tropics’ expansive complex will allow visitors to explore and discover the rich history of animals in Asian culture, their complicated relationship with humans and the efforts of Denver Zoo and its partners around the world to protect their futures.
The map below shows the 10-acre Asian Tropics exhibit in its location along the southern edge of Denver Zoo.
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