San Antonio Zoo is going through unprecedented changes.

Congo Falls will bring gorillas back to San Antonio in November. And now state records show plans to open a new lab displaying coral conservation efforts.

“This is probably the most dynamic time in this zoo’s history,” said Tim Morrow, the zoo’s president and CEO.

Elephants and greater expansion could be coming in the future.

It’s all part of a plan to improve the San Antonio Zoo’s experiences, educational opportunities and conservation efforts, Morrow said. The zoo is nearing completion of Congo Falls and has opened the Ralston, an event space above the new gorilla enclosure, for reservations.

The Ralston will host its first event Sep. 29 and Congo Falls could be open by Thanksgiving, Morrow said.

On Thursday, Morrow co

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