After two and a half years of construction, Reid Park Zoo officially opened its long-awaited Pathway to Asia expansion Friday, introducing visitors to dozens of new animal species, including one of the largest reptiles on Earth.
The 4.5-acre addition expands the zoo’s footprint by nearly 20% and features new habitats designed to transport visitors into the landscapes and architecture of Southeast Asia.
Among the newest residents is the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard, now on display inside the zoo’s Robert H. Hamilton Tropical Discovery Center…