Africa will be the largest animal exhibit in the Zoo\\\'s history, planned to be nearly 8-acres big and at a cost of $32,000,000. Phases I & II,, were completed in 2010 which added an exhibit for flamingos and cranes. The Cheetah Encounter yard was also expanded so the cheetahs we given enough space to run. As of now the Zoo is constructing phase III that will include a wider vista that will offer visitors an opportunity to see the zoo\\\'s current white lions and the return of cheetahs. This phase alone is expected to be finished in 2013.
In Phase IV, the zoo will add the largest part of the future attraction, a wide Savannah teeming with some of Africa\\\'s most spectacular hoofstock such as zebras, gazelles, and elands. Along with some of the world\\\'s largest birds like ostriches, Marabou storks and grey-crowned cranes. This phase will be open in 2014.
The final phase will bring Nile hippos, one of the most remarkable and fearsome creatures in all of Africa, and crocodiles. The hippo area will give visitors a dramatic experience by providing both above and below-water viewing. In addition, this phase will include Nile crocodiles and possibly African wild dogs. This last area will open in 2015.
