Zoomobile brings animals to YOU either in-person at your site or virtually!

The goal of all Zoomobile programs is to create and establish a sense of stewardship and respect for the diversity and complexity of all life on earth. We strive to bring animals, either virtually or in person, to guests who may not be able to easily come to the zoo. Zoomobile naturalists capture imaginations and stimulate curiosities about the natural world while providing a foundation of information and knowledge for their audiences.

Our current programs (in person and virtual) will focus on the following groups:

  • Seniors center programs
  • Hospitals
  • Support care services in the following group settings:
    • Disabilities
    • Mental Health
    • Special Needs
    • Memory Care
  • Booth programs for community events (at a table like an expo or festival-type event)

Please note: Programs must be requested more than 2 weeks in advance. Full payment is due 2 weeks in advance.

Virtual opportunities are available to complement our in-person programs. Please continue to check this webpage for updates as we will add more programs in the future!

Schools
Zoomobile presentations are not offered to schools, but check out our other current offerings for schools.

In-Person (up to 120 miles from the Minnesota Zoo within the state of Minnesota and to sovereign nations)
The Minnesota Zoomobile team of Naturalists travel to senior centers, hospitals, group support settings, and community organization events (booth program only), providing an entertaining, environmental education experience to a variety of audiences. Zoomobile Naturalists may use live animals, biological artifacts, storytelling, and/or audience participation to create a dynamic, personal, and fun program for all ages. Please note, we only program with live animal ambassadors up to 90 miles away from the zoo.

Virtual (near or far! We have you covered!)
Our Naturalists will introduce you to some of our favorite animal ambassadors with dramatic close-ups and one-of-a-kind virtual encounters.

For more information or to register, click on the tiles below. If you don’t see your group represented a tile below, please check back in the future for additional offerings, but these are the only groups we are offering to.

Regarding contracts
If your organization requires a contract with the Minnesota Zoo, please note that we will send you a Minnesota Zoo contract and will not sign contracts from outside organizations. Our contract includes language regarding animal health and safety that is not found in outside contracts. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact us at [email protected].

The Minnesota Zoo Zoomobile is generously supported by the William David Romans and the Jones Family Zoomobile Endowment Funds.