"But ask the animals. They will teach you."
Job 12:7
Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
When visiting a zoo, have you ever wondered how an animal in an exhibit lives in the wild? Do you look at an animal and ask "How does it survive in the extreme climate that it lives in?" Are you concerned about the risk of animal extinction? Administering a homeschool program and looking for interesting and relevant scientific content?
Whether you are a dedicated animal lover, simply curious, a committed conservationist or a parent searching for quality educational content, this site is for you!
Your Guide to the Wild Side
Z3 Zoology features educational videos that give you a personal look at an animal and its world. Many of the animals are at risk of extinction. As a former animal educator and guide at the San Francisco Zoo, I understand, firsthand, the importance zoos play in educating the public on the wonders of wildlife. Sharing my knowledge with zoo patrons was one of the most fulfilling activities I've ever done. Learning from animal caretakers behind-the-scenes opened my eyes to how amazing animals truly are. It also made me realize that many of the most important characteristics and behaviors an animal demonstrates are not on display in a captive setting. To understand an animal better and appreciate the contributions they make to our world, we need to look closer at their world. We need to let the animals teach us. So I asked and the animals taught me. And now this site is available to teach you!
"Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better."
Albert Einstein
Our Wild Side library explores animals from all over the world -- one species at a time.
Each Wild Side walk takes you on a visual and auditory journey into an animal's world -- from their perspective.
Pure Zoology
Learn how zoologists classify animals and what clues a classification reveals about an animal
Biome & Habitat Considerations
Travel through an animal's habitat and learn how it adapts to the place it calls home
Social Interaction
Gain insights into the behavior an animal uses to survive and interact with other wildlife
Sensory Skills
Acquire the skills to identify primary senses an animal uses to master its environment
Anatomical Overview
Explore an animal's body parts and how they work together to help an animal feed and defend itself
Conservation & Contribution
Recognize the extinction risks an animal faces and marvel at their contributions that are helping scientists solve human problems
Whether you want to take a short walk or walk around the world,
there is a walk tailored just for you!
A short, but important walk to take! A free 4-course series that gives you foundational knowledge about animal science and the environments they live in before walking with the animals.
Energized to walk a little further? Have a specific animal you want to walk with? Take a journey with a single species and get full 14-day access for less than the price of a movie!
Packed and ready to walk around the world? Get unlimited access to all animals, plus every new animal added for 12 months after your purchase. Less than the cost of 8 individual walks!
Testimonials from the Wild Side
To the hundreds of people who have come to my talks (many multiple times), who have walked with the animals and who have told me they look at animals differently after learning about them, I appreciate you!
Pam's talks are very informative and relevant to environmental concerns. They have a David Attenborough feel to them. I recommend them highly.
Richard
5 Stars out of 5! Extremely thorough. I learned a lot with each talk. Highly recommend to anyone who loves animals and learning.
Roger
Informative and passionate about animals! I like the approach of teaching us through the 5 senses.
Susan
I was particularly interested in learning about taxonomy - something about which I know almost nothing but which appealed to my organized librarian's mind.
Alice
Alice
These walks are extremely informative and well-presented - both verbally and pictorially. Without a doubt, I would recommend them!
Joyce
Thought provoking and inspiring! Really broadened my understanding of animals!
Dave
