Zoo Midland - Offsite

Zoo Midland Inc. completed the construction of two new buildings and miscellaneous civil site improvements at 1507 Todd Drive in Midland. This new construction project covers a total area of 4,795 sq ft and was privately funded for private use. The work concluded with a final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in April 2026, confirming the project is finished.

The development was designed by WDM Architects P.A., with Michael Andrew serving as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction began in November 2024, with a scheduled completion date of May 2025. However, the final inspection did not occur until April 2026, indicating a longer build window than initially filed.

The estimated cost of this project is $2,813,485, which translates to $587 per square foot. This figure places the project above the county median for new construction filings in Midland County, where the median estimated cost is $1,000,000 and the median cost per square foot is $167. The scheduled build window of 184 days is close to the county median of 243 days for similar projects.

Project Context and Ownership

Zoo Midland Inc. is the owner and developer of record for this site. The company has four other TDLR-registered projects in Midland, totaling $54,444,025. These include phases of the Savanna project, infrastructure improvements, and service facilities. This specific offsite project represents a distinct addition to the zoo’s infrastructure, separate from those larger phases.

Local records indicate that the City of Midland Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for this 4.352-acre tract of land in October. A preliminary plat was approved in July. These administrative steps preceded the physical construction that began in late 2024. The site is located in Midland County, within the ZIP code 79360 area, which has a population of approximately 17,284 according to U.S. Census estimates.

The project’s completion status is confirmed by the TDLR inspection record. No further construction activity is pending for this specific filing. The private nature of the funding and land use distinguishes it from public works projects, focusing entirely on the operational needs of the zoo at this specific offsite location.