ASHEBORO, N.C. — Construction is underway at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro on a new 10-acre expansion that will spotlight Asia.
“Asia Continent,” which is expected to open in 2026, will highlight species such as tigers, Komodo dragons, Visayan warty pigs, Asian small-clawed otters, red-crowned cranes, wrinkled hornbills, king cobras and white-cheeked gibbons.
Today, we broke ground on our new 10-acre Asia Continent expansion. Planned species include tigers, Komodo dragons, Asian small-clawed otters, red-crowned cranes, and more!
— North Carolina Zoo (@NCZoo) August 17, 2022
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate! We’re excited for what’s to come & we hope you are too! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/BvAeEDR54b
The area will also include a 300-seat indoor cafe overlooking the tiger’s habitat and an overhead tiger walk.
For more information on the expansion, click here.
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