As the winter months come to an end, a local zoo is looking forward to reopening for the season.

Heather Perdeu, Executive Director of the Scovill Zoo in Decatur, explains that they will reopen on Saturday, April 5th. While they're looking forward to visitors returning to the community favorite, it can be quite the process to move the animals back outside.

During the offseason, the zoo has been fundraising for a new alligator exhibit. Perdeu notes that costs can always change, however, they have their fingers crossed that the  process can keep moving forward. 

Although many of the animals at the Scovill Zoo are resistant to the cold, the staff takes extra measures to ensure the animals' comfort during the winter months. 

Visit the Scovill Zoo when they reopen for the season on April 5th. Get more information at decatur-parks.org/scovill-zoo or on their Facebook Page.