December Update / 2025

Expedition Rainforest continues to make great progress with the pouring of the recessed pit that will service the Life Support Systems for Bird Island and Ray River pools. Foundations for the Aquatic Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) and back of house animal support areas are in progress.

The Restroom & SKYWILD Building is approximately 75% complete, with the start of fiber cement siding, the elevated boardwalk, and SKYWILD ticketing/gear up canopy.

The building is now dried in with the majority of the roofing complete. Inside the Restroom & SKYWILD Building, electrical and mechanical systems are being installed along with the start of drywall and ceilings.

— Installation of foundation block for the ARCC and animal support areas
— Underground plumbing and electrical in the ARCC and animal support areas
— Completion of deep footings to accommodate underground Life Support pool piping installation
— Installation of underground Life Support pool piping from the recessed pit, extending into the Biodome structure
— Construction of the wooden canopy over the new elevated boardwalk
— Restroom building interior finishes
— Interior and exterior painting for the restroom building
— Metal roofing installation for the restroom building

For questions or additional information about this project, please contact the project team.