![]() Security and exhibition upgrades are in store for a popular zoo in southeastern New Mexico. Members of a committee serving the Roswell City Council have unanimously given their approval to an initial $720,000 request for funds for the work at the Spring River Zoo, located at 1306 E. College Boulevard. As proposed, the zoo will eventually see the building of new space for its two black bears, as well as a new educational farm exhibit. Altogether, the work, which will also see some security upgrades with the building of new perimeter fencing, may cost as much as $5 million. The perimeter project will replace around 3,600 feet of fencing that is 6 feet in height, with fencing that is 8-feet tall. A new entrance to the section of the zoo known as the Leprino Farmland Experience is expected to come in at around $6 million. For now, the zoo is seeking $400,000 in city funding for the design of the new entryway. As discussed, the new bear exhibit may appear cave-like and would also include grass, vegetation, and climbing structures. Located on 34 acres, the Spring River Zoo attracts nearly 2,000 visitors a month. As approved by the council’s Finance Committee, the $720,000 request is now on its way to the full council for review. By Garry Boulard
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