It’s Time To Register for Spring Zoo School!»
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Do you have a young conservationist or an aspiring zoologist? Are you looking for a multi-week series of life science classes to complete your school, homeschool, or afterschool curriculum? Zoo School is back for another animal-filled Fall semester. Registration is underway!
Every Zoo School class features a combination of lecture, discussion, and LIVE demonstration animals. And, each student is given a personalized follow-along workbook and will be asked to complete and to present a semester-long research project.
BASIC Zoo School: Introduction to Zoology
An introductory 12-week series of fun, hands-on zoology enrichment classes for K-4th grade students. Each week students learn all about a whole new phylum of animals. Your students will become experts on the animal kingdom!
ADVANCED Zoo School: Habitats & Conservation
An advanced 12-week series for 1st-5th grade graduates of BASIC Zoo School or for students who’ve previously studied 3rd-5th grade life science. Each week students will study a new ecosystem and will discuss the critical conservation issues impacting it.
NEW & Favorite Locations!
We’re moving to some new locations this semester — and partnering with some fabulous new schools for afterschool enrichment!
BASIC Zoo School for Homeschoolers (K-4th) Tuesdays from 10:30-11:15 am, hosted by USA Martial Arts, 8822 Teel Pkwy. in Frisco (they’re offering a discounted optional homeschool karate class after Zoo School). Download details and registration form (pdf).
BASIC Zoo School for St. Thomas Aquinas Lower School (K-2nd), Tuesdays after school from 3:30-4:15 pm (St. Thomas Aquinas Lower School students only). Download detail and registration form (pdf).
ADVANCED Zoo School for St. John’s Episcopal School (1st-5th), Wednesdays after school from 4:00-4:45 pm (St. John’s Episcopal students only — open to all 3rd-5th graders and to BASIC Zoo School graduates in the 1st-2nd grades). Download details (pdf).
Want to Bring Zoo School to You?
We’re always looking for new parent site coordinators or organizations who would like to bring Zoo School to their school, homeschool, or afterschool community. It’s not too late for the Spring Semester – call us today! Read all the "how to’s" on our Site Coordinator Information page.
Meet “Diego” — A Four-Eyed Opossum»
Ahhh, a baby four-eyed opossum (Philander opossum) . No, he doesn’t have four eyes. But, the unusual facial markings give the illusion of four eyes — a great way to keep predators at bay in the rain forests of Central and South America. Meet "Diego," Zooniversity’s newest animal ambassador.
This sweet baby has been with us for a couple of months now and is tame and gentle and has already been traveling to meet our school students and party guests. He was shared with us by another wildlife expert, who found this lone, unclaimed baby in a sleeping poach when cleaning a cage full of adults. His name? Thanks to a plea for a suitable name on our Facebook page, we had lots of imaginative suggestions. One of our favorite librarians suggested "Diego," Greek for "teacher," and a name that is quickly recognized by any child under the age of 15 years as that cute, cartoon boy, who rescues rainforest creatures — what could be more appropriate?
This sweet, nocturnal marsupial will soon grow to be the size of a large kitten, especially at the rate he’s been chowing down on bugs and tropical fruit. He has bonded to our keepers and he is easy to hold and to pet. Be sure to invite him to your next event — he may even show you how he hangs upside down by his tail!
Vote for Us! “Best of the Metroplex” Awards»
Our clients are truly the greatest! You took the time to nominate us for the "Best of the Metroplex" awards. Drum roll, please…you’ve again nominated us for "Best Party Entertainer" in Dallas-Fort Worth, the category that we won in 2009! But it’s not over yet, now it’s time to vote. Help us to maintain our title,not only as a party entertainer, but as a party EDUCATOR. If you enjoy Zooniversity’s ed-zoo-cational services, please take a quick moment to vote for us in the "Best Party Entertainer" category. Voting deadline is November 30, 2010.
VOTE FOR US
"Enough!" with the bounce houses and crazy, chaotic kids’ parties. Let other parents know that there is a fun, party alternative where kids can have a one-on-one animal encounter that will leave fond memories for a lifetime. This is not an ego-feed (we have enough to feed around here) — public recognition helps us to better market our services and allows us to provide our rescued animal ambassadors with the finest of care and loving attention. Help us to keep setting the standard in wildlife education.
Such Little Divas — Our Advertising Stars!»
Zooniversity’s amazing animal ambassadors travel daily to our stage shows and classroom programs to teach our audiences. But, bet you didn’t know that they often star in advertising campaigns, too! Our animals are so used to travel and flash bulbs, that a photo studio or movie set is no big deal for them. Many are target trained and will even show-off their best natural behaviors for a treat. 
And, of course, we’re USDA-licensed, we possess all the legal state, county and city permits, and we are fully insured — so you’re working with professionals. So, next time you need an amazing addition to a photo, video or film shoot, call us first. All fees go to support the care and needs of our 100+ rescued exotic animals.
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Help Us to Keep Our “Best of the Metroplex” Title!»
Help us to retain our "Best of the Metroplex" title — we need 50 DFW residents to nominate us in each of the following categories:
– Best Party Entertainer
– Best Themed Party
– Best Animal Encounter
Go here to nominate us. If you like Zooniversity’s wildlife education services, then please take a moment to fill-in the blanks with our name. The actual voting to determine winners will occur later, but we won’t even be on the ballot unless you take a moment to nominate us. Hurry — deadline is September 30th! Why do we bother with this stuff? No, it’s not an ego feed – this kind of public recognition helps us to market our services and, in turn, we can then better support the animals that have been entrusted to our care. We sincerely thank you in advance for helping us to get the word out.
