It’s Time To Register for Spring Zoo School!
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Time Again to Book for Summer Reading 2011!
Librarians across Texas have barely caught their breath from this summer’s crazy schedule and here I am recomending they book now for Summer Reading 2011. It’s best to book your summer programming before the NETLS, NTRLS, or CTLS conferences, or your favorite vendors may already be booked-up. No deposit is required. Nothing to risk to hold your [...]
Zoo School is Back! Register for a Fun, Animal-Filled Fall Semester
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, with NEW locations in Allen and Dallas and a NEW ADVANCED Zoo School for students who’ve already graduated [...]
Sweet! Enter Our Animal-Themed Cake Contest!
Attention Party Moms & Dads: Dig into your birthday photo files and fish out those pics of your child’s animal-themed birthday cake. Send them to us and, just for sharing, you just might win a $50 gift card to the store of your choice! We’re searching for fun, animal-themed party cake ideas to share with other [...]
Good Night, Sweet “Faith”
Zooniversity lost one of its most precious teachers today, our sweet 10-year old fennec fox named "Faith." Faith spent years traveling to schools, libraries, and private events, teaching people about this elusive, and beautiful, desert species. She spent the last seven years with us, battling many obstacles — juvenile cataracts, glaucoma, prosthetic eye surgery, and in [...]
Introducing “Tuck” — The South American Armadillo
Yes, we’re a Texas wildlife company, but this is NO Texas armadillo — this is Tuck, a La Plata or 3-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) from the dry, grassy Chaco region of Paraguay in South America. This armadillo species is a favorite of wildlife educators throughout the world for its tame, gentle nature and especially for its unique ability to do something other armadillos cannot do. [...]
