The visitors will be immersed in a unique environment created with giant rocks, rivers, waterfalls, lush vegetation and South American structures as they journey through the Mayan ruins of Central America, the Amazon rainforests, and end up at the edge of the Andes Mountains.

The old zoo kitchen will be transformed into a flooded Amazonian hut where visitors can view reptiles like crocodiles, caimans, boas, and anacondas plus some spine-tingling giant spiders and other little creatures.

Giant anteaters and coatimundis along with select birds and primates will be added to the Zoo's already extensive South American animal collection.