Behind the Scenes at Peoria's Africa Exhibit

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- You're more than likely heard about it, but until now, you haven't been able to see it. The Africa expansion at Peoria's Zoo has been kept from the public eye until now. WMBD got a behind the scenes sneak peak. It took six years of planning to complete 8 exhibits. Giraffes and zebras will roam in view of their natural predator, the lion. At the top of the viewing deck people will actually get to feed the giraffes. The lions den, just across the way will have large rocks to lounge on, they'll even be heated for those cooler months. The exhibit will be open the first week of June. The zoo still needs to raise 5 million dollars to complete the project so zoo administrators are asking people to drop off donations.