Alice S. Etscorn Tiger Tundra
 The Zoo’s Amur/Siberian Tiger Exhibit has gotten an “extreme
make-over” as part of the on-going Glacier Run project.
Named the Alice S. Etscorn Tiger Tundra in honor of the
woman whose gift made the renovations possible, the area now
provides more “creature comforts” and excitement for both
our animals and our visitors.
New features include:
New Viewing Area
A covered interpretive area located on the east side of the
exhibit. Visitors in this area stand on the same level as
the animals.
Views directly into the exhibit through 1.5” reinforced
glass all for a real nose-to-nose experience with the
tigers.
 Training Sessions
A training wall made of steel mesh sits behind a metal roll
up door. At various time throughout the day the door will be
rolled up and zookeepers will invite the tigers over to
conduct training demonstrations that will be visible through
the mesh.
Although Zoo guests will remain a very safe distance away
from the mesh, this will provide an extraordinary
opportunity to see, hear and even smell these magnificent
creatures.
 Updates to Top Deck
Shade has been added to the upper viewing deck. Views into
the exhibit from this vantage point are much better –
especially for children.
Read the Media Release
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