Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, will soon start to implement its Centenary Master Plan, which will revitalise the existing facility and create important new exhibits for Australian wildlife.

The A$150m ($110m) programme includes Taronga-funded and government co-funded projects to transform visitor experiences and create vital animal habitats over the next 10 years.

The first projects will create important new exhibits for Sumatran Tigers and Australian wildlife, breeding facilities to support conservation programmes and unparalleled opportunities for visitors to engage with wildlife.

Construction is scheduled to start in February on the Sumatran Tiger experience – an expansive new exhibit that will enhance Taronga’s breeding program for this critically endangered species.

“This new exhibit is the natural expansion of our efforts to help save the Sumatran Tiger, providing a home for up to eight tigers and their cubs,” said Taronga’s Director of Visitor Experience, Paul Maguire.

“It will significantly increase the tigers’ living areas and include a purpose-built maternity den.”

The Sumatran Tiger experience is scheduled to open in mid 2017.

Taronga has also unveiled plans for the revitalisation of the Australian Habitat, which will be delivered in two phases to be completed in 2018 and 2021.