It took four years to raise the money and build the enclosed, $16 million South American zoo paradise. Visitors will get an up-close experience as they journey through the lush vegetation-filled tropical habitat that is home to 25 new species of animals at the zoo. Zoo President Donna Fernandez took WBFO's Joyce Kryszak inside to explore the new exhibit. They give us this sneak peak at the year-round exhibit.

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