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Accessibility
Stroller ramps available
Visitor tip
Plan extra time to spot clouded leopards - they have excellent camouflage and many visitors miss them. Patience and careful observation are rewarded, as confirmed by multiple visitors who successfully spotted them after searching.
Visitor tip
Attend the daily keeper talks about animal care and conservation to enhance your educational experience and learn more about the sanctuary's residents, particularly the newly arrived Sumatran tiger Bintang and recent births like the Malayan tapir calf.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Main Attraction
- Asian Forest Sanctuary with tigers, tapirs, otters, gibbons, and siamangs in 5-acre habitat
- Highlights
- Daily keeper talks, rotating animal habitats, newly arrived Sumatran tiger Bintang
- Membership
- Available with perks and discounts
What visitors say
We love the residents of the Asian Forest Sanctuary. The tapir is one of my wife’s favorite animals. The tiger, Asian small-clawed otters, clouded leopard, and Asian elephant were all enjoying the summer sun. Take your time looking for…
Love this part of the zoo. My favorite is watching the Sumatra Tigers.
Clouded leopards were main attraction for me in this zoo. They were hard to spot but one buddy finally showed up.
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Did You Know?
- The sanctuary features eight distinct habitats across five acres, including a bamboo forest and aquatic features with waterfalls and streams, creating naturalistic environments for Asian species
- Recent births of endangered species include a Malayan tapir calf (February 2025) and an Asian small-clawed otter pup (November 2025), indicating active conservation breeding programs
- Clouded leopards in the sanctuary are noted for their exceptional camouflage, making them a challenging but rewarding observation experience that requires deliberate effort to spot
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