West Virginia Zoo breaks ground on first lion habitat

West Virginia Zoo breaks ground on first lion habitat

WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Oglebay Good Zoo marked a historic milestone, breaking ground on what officials are calling the most ambitious project in the zoo’s history — the Gary E. West Pridelands, a sprawling 20,000-square-foot lion habitat set to open in 2026. Billed as more than just an exhibit, the Pridelands will offer a “transformational experience,” zoo leaders said. When complete, it will rank among the largest lion habitats in the e…