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The popular Alamo City attraction recently unveiled a new event space and is set to bring back gorillas for the first time since 1990.SAN ANTONIO — A newly announced $500,000 donation is expected to help the San Antonio Zoo pursue a multi-phase evolution bringing new amenities and exhibits.
The 110-year-old Alamo City attraction announced the gift from the Texas Capital Foundation this week, calling it a"substantial contribution" to Phase 1 of its Generation Zoo campaign. The phase's priorities include a recently introduced 500-person event center called The Ralston and the upcoming gorilla habitat Congo Falls, set to open in late 2025 as the capper to Phase 1.
The zoo announced the $500,000 gift in an Instagram post, saying it's the latest Texas Capital donation over the last 20 years and marks"a significant milestone in the evolution of the zoo's facilities and offerings.", sits on top of the quarry walls overlooking the attraction. In essence, those using the center will be looking right over the gorillas, lions, giraffes and the entire African Savanna of the zoo, and, in the distance, a view of the downtown San Antonio skyline.
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