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This Upstate NY zoo is getting a $135M tropical complex

Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
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A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM · 1 min read
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This Upstate NY zoo is getting a $135M tropical complex — Peekskill Community news

An Upstate New York zoo is getting a $135 million tropical complex with orangutans, a giant Pacific octopus, an Amazon River tank and even a place to touch sharks.

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