Land of the Jaguar

About the Project

Land of the Jaguar, a renovation of the South American area, is the largest project the zoo has undertaken since the Louisiana Habitat exhibit. The area encompasses approximately three acres, and includes the oldest section of the zoo, which has not been updated since the 1970s. The exhibit will immerse visitors 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.

Land of the Jaguar is being partially funded by a SPARC grant, the City of Alexandria, Friends of the Alexandria Zoo (FOTAZ), and private/corporate donors.

FOTAZ is still seeking sponsors for the Land of the Jaguar project to ensure all parts of the plan can be included. Call 318-441-6833 for more information about how you can help.