Only on ABC-7: Taking a look at bond projects at the zoo

than halfway finished with the list of projects paid for by the 2012 quality of life bond. a sizeable chunk of those are happening at the el paso zoo! we got a first glimpse at what’s set to be unveiled in the coming months — it’s only on abc- seven: nats: construction from africa — nats: construction to america — nats: the hard hats are plentiful at the zoo. 1.32 we are ushering in this year with two new projects 1.35 project manager yvette hernandez said red river hogs will be introduced to el paso the weekend before spring break. 2.09 we have three cute little males that will be running around, wreaking havoc and just entertaing the children as they see a new addition of an animal species to the el paso zoo. 2.21 another project — the renovated reptile house. 2.51 there is quite an amazing feature that we’ve added to the building. 2.53 zoo officials so secretive — they wouldn’t let us get video of it! except for one detail — an turtle foot made of rock. 3.12 with our glorious sun, it doesn’t really allow to see into exhibits sometimes. so we built anti-glare walls. so, it’s a tunnel effect. kids can walk in and better see the exhibits. 3.27 5.59 construction is underway on a 300 seat wildlife theater, and zoo officials are excited. they say it will house shows that will rival what you see at zoos and amusement parks across the nation. 6.08 4.19 “it will be entertaing interactive. the kids will be able to see hopefully birds flying overhead, and we’re also trying to have small mammals integrated in the show.” 4.31 another addition — an event space near the zebras. further down the line — the signature chihuahuan desert exhibit — and… penguins. 5.37 “penguins, comin to the el paso zoo?” “yes.” “and tha actually going to happen?” “yes.” 5 “it’s slated for design early i 20.” 50-million dollars of the 473.2 million dollar bond is paying for zoo upgrades. the penguins are coming years down the line — but the wildlife theater, event tent, and reptile house are all expected to open later this year. keep