Zoo Midland - Infrastructure - Phase 01

Zoo Midland Inc. is developing the infrastructure phase of its new facility at 6101 W Wadley Ave in Midland, Texas. This specific project, designated as Zoo Midland - Infrastructure - Phase 01, focuses on the foundational elements required to support the broader zoo development. The filing describes the scope of work as the installation of underground utilities, perimeter fencing, a parking lot, and light poles for the site. The estimated cost for this phase is $13,270,555, which is above the median estimated cost for new construction projects in Midland County. The registration lists a square footage of 1 sq ft, reflecting that this phase involves site preparation rather than enclosed building space.

The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024. According to the filing, construction was scheduled to begin in January 2025 and finish in July 2025. However, TDLR completed plan review in September 2026. Because TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The status is listed as Review Complete, but the lack of a final inspection record means the physical completion of the utilities and fencing is not verified in the official database.

Owner and Project Context

Zoo Midland Inc. is the owner and developer of record for this project. The company has four other TDLR-registered projects in Midland, including Zoo Midland - Savanna - Phase 03A and Phase 03B, Zoo Midland - Service - Phase 02, and Zoo Midland - Offsite. These additional projects total $43,986,955. The Infrastructure - Phase 01 project is part of this larger development effort. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Michael Andrew. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.

The location is in Midland County, within the ZIP code 79707. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 39,881 and a median household income of $99,979. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $382,400. Nearby registered projects include Apex Car Wash and Chase Andrews Hwy and TX-158, indicating active development in the region. The scheduled build window for this infrastructure phase was 199 days, which is close to the county median of 243 days for similar new construction filings.

The distinction between plan review completion and final inspection is critical for understanding the project's status. While the plans were approved in September 2026, the absence of a final inspection record means the public record does not confirm that the underground utilities, fencing, and parking infrastructure are fully installed and verified. Readers should note that this page describes the construction registration status, not the operational status of the zoo itself. The business opening is a separate matter not covered by this TDLR filing.