The Brookfield Zoo is creating more space for its animals. The Tropic World primate habitat is getting a two-acre expansion.
It just gets better and better for Brookfield Zoo's newest western lowland gorilla, Jontu.
Earlier this year, the zoo announced that the 26-year-old Jontu had arrived from St. Louis Zoo to lead a troop of females. On Monday, zoo officials said they are getting set to break ground on a two-acre expansion of his habitat, Tropic World."I am tremendously excited about this project.
The new habitat - both indoor and outdoor - includes "running water" features, climbing structures, grasses and vines, zoo staff said. Hundreds of shrubs and about 75 trees will help bring the exhibit space to life. Although a fence is now in place around the the construction site, zoo officials say visitors will still be able to see the animals in Tropic World. The new habitat is expected to be complete in 2025, although zoo staff say the animals will be introduced gradually into the new space.
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