It’s Time to Register for Spring Zoo School!

December 2, 2009 · Posted in For Homeschoolers, Zoo School, Zooniversity News · Comment 

It’s that time again! Registration for our Spring 2010 Zoo Schools is now open. BASIC and ADVANCED Zoo Schools are being offered in Frisco, Lewisville and Rockwall. All the details and downloadable registration forms are now available online. Register early, as class size is limited and classes fill-up quickly — so don’t delay! Feel free to forward this announcement to your friends and other interested parents or to post it on [more...]

60 Graduates Become Junior Zookeepers — Congrats!

May 23, 2009 · Posted in For Homeschoolers, Zoo School, Zooniversity News · Comment 

What a Spring semester! Zooniversity wrapped-up two large BASIC Zoo School classes, graduating more than 60 students – all of whom have proudly earned the title of "Junior Zookeeper."
BASIC Zoo School courses were offered Spring semester 2009 in Frisco and in Rockwall. In order to graduate, each K-4th grade student attended a semester-long series of weekly classes in their community and studied the the taxonomy and behaviors or all the major animal phyla: arthropods, [more...]

Know, Before You Hire Someone with Animals

So, you’re surfing the net, looking for a something special to bring to your school, library or your child’s birthday party. Animals! How cool. What a crowd pleaser. But, there are some important things to know before you book that animal show.
Are they licensed? Anyone who displays a mammal (something with fur, even a bunny in a magic show), must be licensed by the federal government – it’s called [more...]