The Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Garden has begun planning a new enclosure for Humboldt penguins that will better mimic their natural environment along the rocky coasts of South America. The design will include fence-less pathways around the rocks and a tunnel under the tank to give visitors an up close and personal experience. The city has includes ¥12.5 million yen in its initial FY2015 budget for design fees, and the new enclosure is slated for completion in 2019. The new enclosure is part of a major upgrade to zoo facilities that began in 2006. Source: Nishinippon Shimbun 2/18
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