This building, which is one of the best reptile/amphibian houses in North America, is less than 15 years old (the zoo opened in 1997) and showcases animals from the western hemisphere. There is a Central & South American section, a North American area, a West Indies series of habitats and even a walk-through aviary attached to the end of the complex. The structure, much like the entire zoo, features nothing but top-notch animal habitats.