A multi-million dollar plan to redevelop Assiniboine Park was unveiled Friday morning.
The plans will dramatically change the city's largest park.
The park has been in a state of disrepair for years.
Central to the redevelopment plans are a total overhaul of the Assiniboine Park Zoo.
It includes a new arctic exhibit, primate enclosure and a new polar bear exhibit.
A new conservatory will be built, as well a nature playground for kids with things like tree forts, and winter and summer slides.
The duck pond will be expanded to three-times its current size.
There will be a new water feature which will allow people to travel down a rushing river in inner tubes, checking out the scenery along the way.
The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is spearheading the project.
Officials say their plans will make the park a destination for all Manitobans.
"We believe Assiniboine Park's overriding purpose is to connect people with nature, people, plants and animals," Assiniboine Park Conservancy CEO Margaret Redmond said.
A $180-million capital campaign is now being launched to help pay for the redevelopment plans.
The 10-year project will also need funding from all 3-levels of government to go ahead.
It is hoped construction can begin by the end of this year.
CTV's Rachel Lagace will have more on the plans on CTV News at Six
