ASIA PRECINCT
Asia Precinct
In 2012 Wellington Zoo is taking the next step in our ten year Zoo Capital Programme by constructing a new Asia Precinct.
The Asia Precinct will include the brand new ASB Malayan Sun Bear exhibit, and the revamped Pub Charity Sumatran Tiger exhibit.
We are hugely grateful to ASB, Pub Charity and our principal funder Wellington City Council – without whom the new Asia Precinct wouldn’t be possible.
The new precinct will be opening in late 2012, but check back regularly for updates – we will be posting regular updates and photos here so that you can follow the construction process; from breaking first ground, right through to our animals moving into their new homes and the Asia Precinct being opened for our visitors to enjoy!
First Dig - 4 March
On Children's Day, Sunday 4 March, ASB Bank joined us for the official first dig of the Asia Precinct. Although weather threatened to rain on our parade, the afternoon cleared up. Check out the great photos here - even the ASB Malayan Sun Bear was on hand to dig in!
Progress Report - 18 April
Things are definitely well under way, with the whole area looking quite different now! The old Giraffe House has been demolished, and the grounds are starting to take on their new shape. Things are running nicely on schedule, and if you'd like to to see some of the changes being made, you can check out more photos here.