What to watch: Zoo Midland is building buzz for its upcoming opening by releasing exhibit renderings one at a time. Each reveal comes with a new area or exhibit to look forward to.

The big picture: The areas announced so far include ‘Savanna’ and Zoo Midland’s central plaza. The zoo has teased habitats for giraffes, rhinos, painted dogs, primates, and lemurs. Along with the renderings, each reveal highlights fun facts about the featured animals on designated days for their species. Stay tuned to Zoo Midland’s social media for the next exhibit announcement and animal spotlight.

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