The Miller Park Zoo has been pleasantly surprised with the attendance figures this spring.

Superintendent of the zoo, Jay Tetzloff says it has been a good spring despite the extremely wet weather. He attributes that to their new alligator exhibit that is drawing folks in and they are in the midst of a concession stand project to better serve their patrons.

Tetzloff says what is particularly surprising about the strong spring is their golf courses have experienced a pretty tough spring. He serves as the Parks Director for the City of Bloomington and says the condition of the courses haven't been the greatest at times.

Wearing his park director hat, Tetzloff says their department was very behind on their mowing throughout the city.