Bring the wild into your classroom!

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Captivate students with live animal cams, expert Q&As, and ready-to-teach lesson plans. Designed to spark curiosity and save you prep time.

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Bring the wild into your classroom!

Captivate students with live animal cams, expert Q&As, and ready-to-teach lesson plans. Designed to spark curiosity and save you prep time.

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What's included in zoolife for Educators?

Tired of juggling YouTube, PDFs, and endless tabs? Zoolife brings it all—animal cams, videos, lessons, and Q&As—together.

Interactive live animal cams

Explore 50+ live cameras featuring over 100 species from around the world. Give your students a front-row seat to real animal behavior, with the ability to control the cameras for close-up views. Perfect for observational learning, classroom engagement, or calming transition times.

Kids can ask live questions to real animal experts

Bring real-world expertise into your classroom with live sessions led by wildlife experts. Students will deepen their understanding of animal behavior and conservation. You can attend pre-scheduled talks or book private sessions for your class.

ELA, math, science—and awe. Animals do it all

Access a growing library of ready-to-teach, standard-aligned lesson plans, student activities, and printable worksheets. Not just science. It's writing, math, empathy, critical thinking—and wonder. Currently covering US and Canadian standards for grades 1-5. More standards coming soon!

Learning continues at home—no passwords or logins needed

One-click to share access with students to observe livestreams, watch videos, or do activities from home. Using Google Classroom or direct links, students don’t have to create an account or share their email.

Real animals. Real learning. Zero prep—100% awe.

Built with real educators, for educators.

I was able to tailor lessons to cater to diverse abilities, ensuring every student stays engaged. ❤️

Suzie

Grade 4-5 Teacher

I love the lesson view, it is clearly laid out and includes all of the important components, such as timing and curriculum connections.

Sophie

Grade 5 Teacher

It captivates student attention. I kick off the day or transition between lessons with live animal action that instantly grabs attention.

Samira

Grade 5 Teacher

Save on the expense and logistics of planning traditional zoo trips while providing unique access to rare species.

Brad

Grade 8 Teacher

I can integrate animal content into science, languages, math, and social studies for holistic learning.

Emma

Grade 2 Teacher

I could create a calming environment that helps students relax and refocus.

Maria

Grade 3 Teacher
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Prep time needed
180,000+
Animal videos
1,000+
Animals on LIVE cams
3,000+
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Less than the cost of a single field trip, with year-round access to the world's wildlife.

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Frequently asked questions.

I’m an Educator, how do I test out zoolife in my classroom?

We recommend starting with an All-Access Virtual Field Trip / Guided Experience. Enjoy a 60-minute interactive expedition across the best habitats, with 24 hours to access a digital tour guide sharing insights, stories, and videos at each stop of the journey, tailored to your pace.

Then, choose the ongoing zoolife classroom experience that suits you best:

Educator Plan: Built for the classroom, this plan features unlimited learning tools on unlimited zoolife access.

Explorer Plan: For unlimited access to zoolife, without access to teaching resources. 

Single Habitat Day Pass: Access to a specific habitat your students are interested in, viewable for 24 hours.

Habitat Sponsorship: Get unlimited access to a specific habitat your students are interested in. 100% of proceeds are directed to the expert care staff behind each camera. Your classroom will also receive recognition on that habitat’s Sponsor Board — a small thank-you right where the impact happens.

What is included in the Educator Plan? 

Built for the classroom, this plan features unlimited learning tools on top of all the Explorer features:

- Ready-to-teach, standard-aligned video lessons.
- Multi-curricular class activities.
- Google Classroom sharing.
- Private and group live expert talks.
- Teacher-only chat group for ideas sharing
- Ad free

What is included in the Explorer Plan?

For wildlife experiences daily without access to teaching resources. Cancel or pause anytime. This plan includes:

- All-access to 100+ animals
- Daily recaps and highlights
- Live expert-hosted events
- Pan and zoom camera controls
- Ambiance mode

You can upgrade from your educator plan in My Account page

How does zoolife benefit educators?

Zoolife for Educators transforms the classroom into an immersive, live learning environment, making core subjects exciting as it is accessible.Choose the zoolife experience that suits you best:

Virtual Field Trips: Provide students with a world-class zoo experience if traveling to a physical facility is out of reach.

Curriculum-Aligned Learning: Access interactive lessons designed to supplement science standards

Diverse Skill Development: Use live streams to inspire creative writing, independent research, and language learning.Our platform is a versatile resource for integrating animal observations into your existing math, art, and science projects.

Classroom Management: Calming yet captivating streams are great for transitions between classes, helping students regain focus after breaks. 

Promoting Educational Equity: By removing time and financial barriers, we ensure all classrooms, regardless of location or budget have equitable access to high-quality, nature-based learning resources.

What animals can be viewed on zoolife?

Zoolife brings you closer to over 100 species from around the world:

🦁 Big Cats & Wild Predators: meet iconic hunters like Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Snow leopards, Wolves, Foxes, and more.

🐻 Giants & Tree-Dwellers: meet master climbers like Bears, Koalas, Tree kangaroos, and more.

🦅 Wings, Sky & Rare Discoveries: meet Condors, Pelicans, Bats, Tropical birds, and more. 

🌊 Aquatic Wonders & Coastal Life: meet Dolphins, Otters, Sea turtles, Penguins, Alligators, Iguanas, and more.

🌍 Savanna Travelers & Gentle Souls: meet Orangutans, Gorillas, Siamangs, Macaques, Lemurs, Giraffes, Rhinos, Llamas, and more.

🔍 Small Wonders & Unique Habitats: Meerkats, Capybaras, Raccoons, Butterflies, Leafcutter Ants, and even Chrysalises.

Do you offer a free trial or pilot program for schools?

For individual teachers, when you sign up we offer a free preview of what you can find inside zoolife’s educator resources (livestreams, lesson plans, activities, worksheets, video content). For districts & schools, we provide custom pilot programs tailored to your specific classroom needs and district goals. These pilots include dedicated onboarding, professional development support, and comprehensive usage data to help you evaluate the return on investment for your school. Contact us at info@zoolife.tv

Do students need accounts? (Privacy, Security, & Data)

No. Teachers can share content via a link or display on a classroom screen. Students can access what you want to share with them without creating accounts or sharing personal information.

How can students access from home?

Students can access video content and worksheets via the links teachers share. Educator plans allow for 1-click sharing through Google Classroom or a direct link. A maximum of 20 students can watch simultaneously and custom links expire after 7 days.

What are the system requirements? 

All you need is a steady internet connection and a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartboard / projector. We support major web browsers such as Chrome and Safari. We recommend casting your browser to a large screen to experience habitats in full detail.

How is zoolife aligned with curriculum standards?

Zoolife’s curriculum-based interactive challenges are developed by expert educators to align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and various region-specific frameworks—ensuring that your use of zoolife directly supports your lesson objectives.

Are you integrated with Google Classroom?

Yes, link sharing from zoolife is integrated with Google Classroom 

Do you offer volume discounts for school districts?

Yes. Please contact us at info@zoolife.tv

Still have questions? email us at support@zoolife.tv