Primate, Cat and Aquatics

Find the Western Lowland gorilla, rare snow leopards, lemurs, many diverse primate species and more at the Primate, Cat & Aquatics building.

Primate, Cat & Aquatics indoor habitats feature monkeys, lemurs and more! See cats, both big and small, and visit the Outdoor Gorilla habitat during the warm weather months. Nearby, some of the Zoo's slowest moving animals, Aldabra tortoises, spend the summer in an outdoor exhibit across from the Zoo's speediest animals, the cheetahs. Visit various aquatic animals from both salt and fresh water habitats from around the world.

Nearby Attractions

  • Primate Picnic Canopy
  • Deck Walk
  • Tram Service


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    Australian Adventure

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  • African Elephant Crossing

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  • Waterfowl Lake

    Waterfowl Lake

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