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African Experience Habitat

African Experience

Opening Spring 2026

We've broken ground on the new African Experience - a state-of-the-art outdoor habitat for African penguins, complete with naturalistic landscapes, underwater viewing and interactive educational displays.

Located at Franklin Park Zoo’s main entrance, the exhibit will feature two integrated habitats: the new African Penguin Coast and an expanded African Savannah, home to ostriches, zebras, and more. 

Dive deeper into exhibit highlights.