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We help creators of all ages explore wildlife through first hand zookeeper experiences, art, play, and imagination so they can discover their own voice and feel empowered to make a difference. Wild in Color sparks creativity, curiosity, and care for the natural world
The Creator Activity Book is a hands-on journey into art, imagination, and the natural world. Designed for kids, families, classrooms, and zoo communities, this book blends creative activities, coloring pages, storytelling prompts, and conservation insights—all with the goal of helping young people see the world differently. Through guided art challenges, real stories from wildlife professionals, and vibrant illustrations, readers discover how creativity can spark curiosity, deepen connection, and inspire care for the planet.
We want to Inspire a new generation of creators by encouraging artistic exploration and self-expression.
Creativity as Courage
We celebrate bravery over perfection. Every scribble, idea, or experiment is a bold act of self-expression. When kids create boldly, they discover who they are. encouraging artistic exploration and self-expression.
Real Zookeeper insights!
Play is not a break from learning; it is learning. When kids play creatively, they build confidence, skills, and connection with others. Play turns ideas into discovery.
Leave Your Mark
Every creature leaves a mark; every creator does too. We believe that when kids create from curiosity and connection, caring for the world becomes personal. Creating leads to caring.
Created by kids, for kids, inspired by real zoo keepers. Facts these keepers know because they live it — not because they looked it up
Christa Klein
Christa was there the day a first-time orangutan mom brought her newborn straight to the mesh — to introduce her.
Jawnie Payne
Jawnie spent her mornings on the floor with two African penguins who had their own way of saying “I trust you.”
Aaron Jesue
Aaron trained a gorilla to let him brush its teeth. Favorite flavor: Ocean Berry Blue, SpongeBob edition.
Jungle Jordan
You might know Jordan from Disney+’s Super Animals. Before the cameras, he was the youngest volunteer Woodland Park Zoo ever had — at age 11.
Paige
Paige has flown rehabilitation raptors every day for months at a time, helping them build back the strength to return to the wild.
Marco Wendt
Marco has spent nights standing guard over condor eggs and days working alongside some of the most recognizable animals on the planet.
The world is full of surprises if you look closely. We spark curiosity through real stories and wild inspiration. We notice more, so we imagine more. We call this Activated Wonder
A space where every child could be a creator — not just following instructions, but discovering the world in their own way. Wild in Color was born from that spark: if we can help kids create boldly, we can help them care deeply.
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