Some Zoo Atlanta animals out of view during habitat construction

Zoo Atlanta is undergoing some growing pains — and certain animal lovers are going to feel it.

Some animals aren't visible to patrons during the construction that's underway for Grand New View, a major project that will turn the old Cyclorama building into an event space that overlooks an African savanna exhibit.

Fencing has been erected around the future event space and in parts of the zoo's African Plains zone. Some species, including giraffes, ostrich, warthogs and zebras, aren't visible to guests during construction.