Welcome to America's Teaching Zoo!
Explore the many pages of our web site using the links on the left. These pages should answer many of the questions you have about the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College. Information about how to apply, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and an application are available online.
Please feel free to send us an e-mail if you have specific questions after reviewing our site.
Nicole and Arrow, the Red-tailed Hawk.
Our "Boo at the Zoo" event is coming at the end of October.... see below...!!!
Spring Spectacular 2010 will be held weekends in March 2010. March 13/14, 20/21 & 27/28. See you there.
We are Open Every Weekend..!!!
America's Teaching Zoo is open every weekend from 11am to 5pm.
(Admission is $5 for Adults, $4 for Children & Seniors)
We have animal shows at 12 noon, 1, 2, and 3PM and a carnivore feeding demonstration at 3:30PM.
We are located on the Moorpark College campus - see directions to the zoo, for our exact location and driving directions.
Recent News
See Recent News for recent articles and news events about America's Teaching Zoo..
Follow the course of the endangered Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly project at America's Teaching Zoo.
Are you a Graduate of the EATM Program...???
We have an online Newsletter for graduates that is e-mailed to you every month...
Contact us via e-mail to get added to this listing...!!!
See what some of our Graduates are doing now...!!! Photos of Graduates!
New at the Zoo!
- 1 Guinea Pig
- 1 Opossum
- 2 Leopard Geckos
- 1 California Kingsnake
- 1 Gopher Snake
Come visit our new arrivals.
If you would like to adopt these, or any of our other animals - see our "Adopt an Animal" link....
Upcoming Events.....
OCTOBER - Boo at the Zoo -- October 31st & November 1st -- Zoo open 11am until 7pm these 2 days.
Events include;
Trick or treat with the Animals
Encounters with Creepy Crawlers
Costume Parade
Face Painting
Games and Activities..!!
NOVEMBER - Feasts for the Beasts -- November 21 & 22 -- pre-Thanksgiving Animal treats can be made..!!
DECEMBER - Arctic Lights -- December 19 & 20 -- Winter events..!!
Click on this EVENTS link for more information about other events at the zoo -- we do summer camp, birthday parties, field trips to the zoo, and more.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR INFO about our JUNIOR SAFARI SUMMER CAMP - 2010
For photos from past events see Photo Gallery.
America's Teaching Zoo is open every weekend..!
Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm
(Admission is $5 for Adults, $4 for Children & Seniors)
We are located at:
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1441
Email: EATM@vcccd.edu
Directions to the Zoo
Weston and Ghost, the Bald Eagle.