Welcome to Discovery Forest
A carefully designed habitat where nature comes to life. Red pandas navigate towering climbing structures, clouded leopards move through lush enclosures, and orchids and carnivorous plants fill a central atrium. A redesigned Bornean orangutan space encourages natural behaviors while offering an engaging experience for visitors. Step inside and explore a world where animals and their environments thrive.
RED PANDA
Step into a dynamic, thoughtfully designed space where the wonders of nature unfold in an exciting new way. The red panda habitat is a stunning blend of vertical climbing structures and winding pathways, surrounded by vibrant plant life that reflects the mountainous regions these charming creatures call home.
CLOUDED LEOPARD
Just adjacent, the clouded leopard habitat mirrors a similar sense of mystery and intrigue, with textured rock formations, dense foliage, and cleverly concealed spaces where these elusive cats can quietly observe their surroundings.
Green Gallery
In the heart of the space, an atrium filled with orchids creates a stunning visual centerpiece, while a carefully curated selection of carnivorous plants adds a touch of the unusual, sparking curiosity among visitors.
Bornean orangutan
A revamped Bornean orangutan habitat features expansive, state-of-the-art spaces that combine both indoor and outdoor environments to cater to the needs of the orangutans. The thoughtful design encourages parallel play between species, with areas where each can enjoy their natural behaviors while providing a rich and engaging experience for visitors. It’s an innovative, immersive environment where animal wellbeing and guest experience seamlessly coexist.
Human Play
Nestled beside the orangutan habitat, play takes to the air. Children swing, wobble, climb, and pause—moving like the forest itself as they balance across bridges, race through sway poles, and rest in nets and tree houses high in the canopy. With no rules and plenty of space, parallel play and imagination grow naturally among the trees.
Thank You
On behalf of the Topeka Zoo and all those who will benefit from your generosity, we extend a heartfelt thank you for your donation towards our masterplan. Your support plays a vital role in our efforts to create a more sustainable and engaging environment for our community. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter future, where education and conservation thrive. Thank you for your commitment to the Topeka Zoo.
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