What to watch: Zoo Midland is offering Midland students a chance to hear directly from Zoo Director Jason Green about Zoo Midland, animals, zoo careers, and more through classroom visits this fall.

Go deeper: Teachers and principals interested in scheduling a visit can fill out this form. The zoo team says they’ll do their best to accommodate as many requests as possible.

The zoo’s August newsletter also highlighted a few fun events to mark on the calendar:

  • August 9 – Basin PBS Back-to-School Festival: A free, family-focused festival from 12–4 p.m. at the Bush Convention Center. Kids can enjoy hands-on activities and stop by the Zoo Midland table to learn more about the upcoming zoo.

  • August 13 – International Armadillo Day: Texas is home to just one of the world’s 20+ armadillo species—the Nine-banded Armadillo, which is also the state’s official small mammal.

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  • August 16 – World Honeybee Day: It takes over 550 bees to produce a single pound of honey. Local honey not only supports pollinators but may also help with allergies. A strong hive can produce up to 60 pounds of honey per year.

  • August 26 – World African Wild Dog Day: Fewer than 7,000 African Wild Dogs remain in the wild. Known for their teamwork and hunting ability, these endangered canines benefit from global habitat preservation efforts.