Cabinet issued a mandate to UDeCOTT for Improvement and Expansion Works at the Emperor Valley Zoo. Phase 4 and of works, whereby Phases 1, 2 and 3 were done through the now-dissolved Tourism Development Corporation and include construction of the Discovery Building and construction of a multi-storey Car Park respectively. This is part of a master plan for the development and enhancement of the Emperor Valley Zoo.
The project consists of the Improvement and Expansion Works Project for the Emperor Valley Zoo. This Discovery building is a two-storey building with each floor area of 8,550 sq.ft. The footprint of the building was designed in the shape of a butterfly and consists of an Exhibition Centre, Cinema / Theatre, Restaurant, Ice cream Parlour, Cutters Bar, Conference / Meeting Room, Offices / Information Centre, Shops, Kiosks and Outdoor Dining, Amphitheatre, and Children’s Play Area.