Shorkey Zoomobile Bringing Animals, Smiles to Schools

Pittsburgh Zoo enters partnership with Jim Shorkey Auto Group

Keep your eyes on the road; schools, camps, libraries, and community groups throughout Western Pennsylvania can watch for the arrival of two new Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Zoomobiles, generously provided in partnership with the Jim Shorkey Auto Group.  The partnership with Shorkey kicked off late 2022, and the newly wrapped vehicles are now bringing educational programs about wildlife and conservation to the community.

In 2022 alone, Zoomobiles travelled to over 200 programs throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. The Zoomobiles cover about 3,000 miles per year visiting learners of all ages, from preschools to colleges, as well as senior living facilities. There are 15 different educational programs to choose from, ranging from 30 minutes to an hour, where Zoo educators present small animals, including a variety of reptiles, mammals, and birds.

“The Zoomobiles are invalueable for bringing the Zoo out to the community, especially to those who may not often have the chance to come visit us on grounds. The cars are wrapped with eye-catching animal designs which will be sure to turn heads,” said Margie Marks, Curator of Conservation Education at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

“We are so pleased to be a part of such a wonderful program that brings education about wildlife to people all over the Pittsburgh Area. It is an honor to partner with the Pittsburgh Zoo, and we are looking forward to seeing all the great work and smiling faces that the Zoomobiles will bring to all the local community groups, recreation centers, schools, and many more. What a great day!” said Beth Bobosky, Director of Marketing of the Jim Shorkey Auto Group.

Schools and community groups within 90 miles of the Zoo can sign up for Zoomobile Outreach Programming on the Zoo’s website at https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/communityoutreach/

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