As @DesertRhino150 wrote there is quite chance the park held other carnivores in this area. I suppose this is just a start point and other animals will follow after 2026 as it was with the first area.French zoos are on fire, building news exhibits left and right. This is perfect. With new holding space for more individuals, it makes EEPs more viable.
Is it possible they would go also for small cats or more bird species in this new extension?