The Zoo: The Inside Story

The Zoo: The Inside Story - Hardcover

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The Zoo: The Inside Story - Hardcover

The Zoo: The Inside Story - Hardcover

by Jawnie Payne , Neon Squid
$17.99
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Book Overview

by Jawnie Payne (Author), Susan Deming (Illustrator), Neon Squid (Author)

Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated nonfiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne. The perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo!

Follow the story of several characters during a busy day--including zookeepers, a school trip, and some very mischievous animals! Along the way you will discover how the creatures are fed and kept entertained, as well as what goes on once the zoo shuts for the day!

Stunning illustrations by Susan Deming bring the world of a zoo to life-from the big cat enclosure to the penguin pool-with plenty of things to spot in the illustrations for eagle-eyed readers.

By the end of the book kids will have a newfound respect for all of the work that goes on to make every zoo experience memorable.

Author Biography

Jawnie Payne is a zookeeper at the Cincinnati Zoo in the USA. Payne has more than a quarter of a million followers on TikTok. She went viral when she posted a video of her wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all the animals. She previously worked at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Fort Worth Zoo, Nashville Zoo, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The Zoo is her first book.

Susan Deming is an illustrator based in San Francisco. One of her favorite jobs was the several years she spent teaching art in public schools to children 6-11. Susan's favorite books are science or nature nonfiction and nature field guides. When she is not at her desk, you can find Susan taking long walks in the hills surrounding her home or in her garden.

Number of Pages: 64
Dimensions: 0.53 x 11.03 x 8.78 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 09, 2025
ISBN9781684493784
Author Jawnie Payne , Neon Squid
PublisherNeon Squid
GenreChildren and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages64
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Neon Squid

Dr. Sanjay Juneja, a hematologist and medical oncologist widely recognized as "TheOncDoc," is a trailblazer in healthcare innovation. Garnering over 750k followers and 50 million views on social media, Dr. Juneja's unique ability to simplify complex topics has earned him global acclaim. His debut podcast, Target Cancer: Podcast, amassed 4+ million downloads in over 120 countries within just two years. Dr. Juneja's accolades include being named Targeted Oncology's inaugural 2024 Oncology Icon, an invitation to the White House's 2023 Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable, and recognition as a 40 Under 40 honoree and one of the Capital Region's Top 500 Most Influential Leaders for three consecutive years. His insights have been featured in The Washington Post, WIRED, Bloomberg, and PBS. Anna Shepeta is a neurodivergent artist and illustrator. She lives by the Baltic Sea in Poland with her partner and slightly naughty cat. She loves traveling, seaside walks, collecting pine cones, stones, and shells, and coffee with orange juice!

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