Bring the NEW Zoo to YOU when you can’t make a trip to the NEW Zoo!  We can meet your group’s needs with an ‘edZOOcational’ program brought right to your location!

For information or to register

• Call 920-662-2405
• Email education@newzoo.org

Zoomobile Frequently Asked Questions

All Zoomobiles include meeting live animals and/or animal interactives, such as fur, feathers, games, and more!

Program Types & Fees

Small Groups – Presentation Style

• For audiences/groups of up to 40 participants
  • 30 minutes for audiences 5k and younger
  • 45 minutes for all other ages
• Participants will have the opportunity to see animal up-close and touch 2 to 4 animals
• September through March: $200 per first program plus $50 for any same-day additional programs
  • Additional $1 per mile driven (one-way) for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
• April through August: $225 per first program plus $50 for any same-day additional programs
  • Additional $1 per mile driven (one-way) for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park

Large Groups – Assembly Style

• For audiences of 41 or more participants; Assemblies are not recommended for kids ages 4 years or younger
• Participants will typically have the opportunity to touch at least one animal at the end of the program
  • 30 minutes for 4k/5k students
  • 45 minutes for all other ages
• September through March: $225 per first program plus $50 for any same-day additional programs
  • Additional $1 per mile driven (one-way) for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
• April through August: $250 per first program plus $60 for any same-day additional programs
  • Additional $1 per mile driven (one-way) for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park

Large Groups – Meet & Greet Tables

• Designed for festivals, celebrations, and other events with audiences of any size; all ages welcome
• Participants can stop by our display to meet animals and chat with zoo representatives
  • We bring touchable items like furs, feathers, skull replicas, and more
  • We can also bring interactive games and other displays that suit your event
• Can be reserved for 1 Hour or 2 Hours at a time
• $250 for 1 Hour Display
• $325 for 2 Hour Display
• Additional $1.00 per mile driven (one-way) added for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park

Private Parties

• Best for groups of up to 25 children
• All ages welcome
• 45 minute presentation; guests will meet up to 4 animals up-close and personal and have the opportunity to touch several
• Includes a special plush animal for the birthday child, plus a sticker & temporary tattoo for all children in attendance
• $225 per program; additional $1.00 per mile driven (one-way) added for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
  • Optional: for $2 per child, we can provide Zoo Party Favor Bags that feature animal-themed toys and activities

Program Topics for Presentation & Assembly Programs

Talk about a wild way to get your students excited about education — we’ll bring the NEW Zoo right to you!  Our live animal ambassadors will be sure to liven up any classroom, special event, or school assembly.  We offer a variety of pre-designed programs, or we can tailor one specifically for your group’s needs.  Just let us know!  Each of the following programs can be delivered as a Class or Assembly, unless otherwise noted.  Although geared towards certain grade levels, we can adapt our programs (listed below) for nearly any audience.  Call for details.

Animal Storytime

Our educator will bring a fun, animal-themed story book to share with the audience. After the story, students will be introduced to up to four different animals – at least one of which they may be able to touch (based on children’s ages).  Recommended for audiences aged 5 and under.

Fur, Feathers, Shells & Scales

This basic introduction to animal classification focuses on animal ‘coverings’ to teach the differences among mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and invertebrates. Recommended for grades Pre-K through 2.

Home Sweet Habitat

Students will learn about different habitat types and the variety of animals that are found within them. Recommended for grades 1 through 4.

Animal Adaptations

This class defines and then focuses on physical and behavioral adaptations that animals have to survive in their environments.  Recommended for grades 4 through 6. Suitable for Meet & Greet programs.

Nocturnal Creatures

This program includes discussion on the differences between day– and night-active creatures, with a focus on how nocturnal animals are able to survive in diverse ecosystems. Recommended for grades pre-K through 6.

Conservation Connection

Students will examine the five major causes of species endangerment and extinctions worldwide.  Included is discussion on daily actions students can take to help protect animals and their environments.  Recommended for grades 6 through 12.  Suitable for Meet & Greet programs.

Program Topics for Meet & Greet Table/Tent Programs

Variety Meet & Greet

A variety of critters will visit your location. Expect a mix of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and maybe even an invertebrate or two. When appropriate, our Meet & Greets also include a tabletop display of other “touchable” items, such as animal pelts, feathers, and skull replicas.

Other Topics Available upon Request!

Program Topics for Birthday & Other Private Parties

Our most popular Private Parties are Birthday Parties.  These can be done at your home or other location, provided the location meets our temperature and other guidelines.  Each Private Party Zoomobile typically involves five animals.  Individual animals cannot be guaranteed in advance, due to animal temperaments and emergencies that can occur; however, we do take requests and try our best to accommodate them whenever possible.

Variety Party

This is our most popular Birthday Party program.  It includes visits from a “variety” of program animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and sometimes even invertebrates.

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Special thanks to Broadway Automotive for donation a new Zoomobile vehicle in 2019!