Latest verified development
16 January 2026 construction announcementThe Zoo officially confirmed phase-two work had started, targeting an opening in 2027 following approximately 14 months of work.
Project in numbers
About the project
Construct approximately 1.5 acres of additional Australian animal habitats and visitor environments. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Record is limited to the named phase, site and physical scope.
Verified development history
- 16 January 2026 construction announcement
The Zoo officially confirmed phase-two work had started, targeting an opening in 2027 following approximately 14 months of work.
Original evidence ↗ - 31 October 2026 source review
Project classification cross-checked against the city’s capital, project-register or departmental account; planned dates are not treated as actual completion.
Original evidence ↗
What happens next
Next review should check project-owner updates for award, physical progress or a final opening notice.
What remains uncertain
Reviewed 31 October 2026. Stage reflects the latest specific official evidence identified; projected dates and funding do not prove a physical start or finished works. Confidence is editorial evidence confidence, not a completion probability.
Official maps, designs and site visuals
Original publisher links, not unlicensed photographs or invented project renderings.
Sources and documents
92% editorial confidence · Evidence assessment
Editorial confidence describes how well the cited records support this account. It is not a calibrated probability of project completion. Source event dates are distinct from research review dates.
Sources reviewed 31 October 2026.