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Set in the Congo area, the 4-acre attraction
will invite guests to discover exotic creatures, explore a
village hidden deep in the jungle and connect with the
inhabitants of the lush landscape through up-close animal
interactions, multi-story family play areas, rides and live
entertainment.
Jungala
Animal Habitats
Bengal Tigers: Subterranean caves, natural
bamboo screens and a suspension bridge offer up-close views of
two big cat habitats that feature rock formations, a
temperature-controlled plunge pool and a “tiger tug-of-war” for
guest interaction.
Orangutans: Tree-top viewing platforms allow
guests to watch the primates playing in a specially designed
tree house or resting in rope hammocks.
Kulu Canopy: This multi-species animal habitat
features northern white-cheeked crested gibbons, flying foxes
and tomistomas – a reclusive crocodilian native to Indonesia and
Malaysia.
Rides & Play Areas
The Wild Surge: A 4-story pneumatic ride that
launches 14 passengers out of a mountain crater up above a
towering waterfall for a thrilling view of the village below.
Jungle Flyers: A multi-level zip line that
offers three different flight patterns above the treetops for
young adventurers and their families.
Tree Top Trails: With climbing nets, bridges,
crawl tubes and a multi-level maze for bigger kids, plus a
water-play area for younger children, this 3-story family play
area allows visitors to explore the different levels of jungle
life.
Restaurants
Bengal Bistro: Formerly Vivi Restaurant, the
newly renovated bistro will feature outdoor seating and offer
cafeteria-style service of an expanded children’s menu and
entrée choices including fish, club sandwiches, wraps and
salads.
Orang Café: A new restaurant offering premium
snacks and a variety of seasonal entrées, including Chicken
“Stripes” with special dipping sauces, peanut butter & jelly on
Monkey Bread, safari cookies, Bug Candy and many other
family-friendly items.
Eco-Friendly Efforts
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Demolition of the old Congo Area:
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Relocated two large Live Oak trees and many
smaller trees
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Sent all pressure treated lumber (330 cubic
yards) into the re-use market
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Recycled all rebar (180 tons) and scrap
steel from the Python coaster (128 tons), plus 9,000 tons of
concrete from sidewalks and structures
Construction of new Jungala Area:
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Trex decking – a composite material made
from reclaimed wood and plastic – used in play area and
orangutan habitat
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All lumber for new-wood construction on-site
is from reforested areas
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New steel structures include recycled
content
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Use of slate and other natural roofing
materials reduce need for manufactured products
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Restoration of Vivi Restaurant reduces new
construction waste
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Employing local steel fabricator and
subcontractors reduce shipping impact and transportation
emissions
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Open-air designs maximize natural light and
air flow to reduce power usage
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