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Reading Program for Kids - Night Zookeeper

Reading Program for Kids - Night Zookeeper

  • Award-winning reading & writing program for kids
  • Improves phonics, vocabulary and comprehension
  • Over 1,000 reading games, challenges & lessons
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How we improve reading

A gamified approach to teaching reading

Challenges & activities that make reading fun and engaging

Interactive lessons that build reading skills

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"My daughter hates reading. To my surprise she loves Night Zookeeper and she is very keen to do all the tasks."

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"My son is a very reluctant reader, but he loves Night Zookeeper! He was on it for over 2 hours on his first day. We had to urge him to put it down!"

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"My daughter was overall slightly behind her grade's reading level before using this. Now she has enthusiasm for reading, her vocabulary has grown, and she wants to write more often."

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"My daughter hates reading. To my surprise she loves Night Zookeeper and she is very keen to do all the tasks."

Alexa
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"My son is a very reluctant reader, but he loves Night Zookeeper! He was on it for over 2 hours on his first day. We had to urge him to put it down!"

Danielle
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"My daughter was overall slightly behind her grade's reading level before using this. Now she has enthusiasm for reading, her vocabulary has grown, and she wants to write more often."

Marissa
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Key Features

Build reading skills in a safe & moderated environment
Build reading skills in a safe & moderated environment
Engaging & motivating way to teach reading
Engaging & motivating way to teach reading
Based on the Night Zookeeper storybooks
Based on the Night Zookeeper storybooks
Developed by experienced educators
Developed by experienced educators
Improve your child’s reading at home
Improve your child’s reading at home
Ideal for ages 6-12
Ideal for ages 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Night Zookeeper improve reading, and make it fun?
By providing thousands of fun, engaging, and interactive reading activities, Night Zookeeper helps children to learn new words, improves phonemic awareness, and develops reading comprehension. Our curriculum covers all the reading skills elementary students need to succeed. They receive feedback from our team of tutors as well as other children that highlight where they can improve. In-game awards and competitions keep them motivated to continue to learn and progress.
How can something as fun as Night Zookeeper also be so educational?
Night Zookeeper is a full reading and writing curriculum designed as an adventure! Kids improve grammar, vocabulary, spelling, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills while having fun. Parents often say, “My child didn’t even realize they were learning!”
Will my child actually want to do this, or will it feel like schoolwork?
Most kids ask to play Night Zookeeper—even after other schoolwork is done. The world is imaginative, interactive, and reward-based, which keeps them excited to come back and write more.
Can I try it before I commit?
Definitely. You can start with a free trial to see how your child responds. We understand that every child is unique, so if you find that the program isn’t the right fit for your child, you can cancel any time within the 7-day trial period - your card won’t be charged. No questions asked, no strings attached!
Can my child use this independently? Or will I need to help my child the whole time?
Night Zookeeper is designed for independent learning. Most children can navigate the program on their own, making it perfect for busy parents or homeschoolers needing some independent study time. You can always check in using the parent dashboard to stay updated on their progress.
What devices does Night Zookeeper work on?
Night Zookeeper works across tablets, PC’s and laptops. We also have an iOS app available on iPad and iPhone. For other devices, we recommend using Night Zookeeper on Safari or Google Chrome browsers for optimal performance.
Is this safe for my child to use online?
Yes. Night Zookeeper is fully moderated, ad-free, and designed to be a safe space for children. There’s no open chat, and a qualified tutor reviews every piece of writing before it is published.
What ages are best for this program?
Night Zookeeper is best for ages 6 to 12. When you join, you’ll be able to select the age of your child, and this will change the type of lessons, challenges, games, and level of vocabulary that they will encounter. You can always adjust this in your parent dashboard.
How often should we use Night Zookeeper?
Children should try to use Night Zookeeper for a minimum of 30 minutes a week to get the best out of the program. This will give them time to complete their weekly assignments and check feedback from their tutors. But there is SO much to do on Night Zookeeper so we recommend a few hours a week to really take advantage of all the material on offer, and to help your child improve their reading and writing faster.
Do you have a family subscription?
Yes, you can add more than one child to your account. Simply press 'Start Free Trial' on a plan, and then add the number of children you would like (up to 3) in the checkout. The total will be displayed on the screen, and there are discounts applied for every child added.
Can I track my child’s progress?
You can track your child’s progress through the parent dashboard. You can easily monitor your child’s writing, achievements, and the feedback they are receiving from their tutor. Night Zookeeper is designed to help your child learn independently, while you can follow along.

A Fantastically Fun Reading Program

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Phonics

Phonics introduces students to how different sounds are represented in written language. One of the games in our program, Greedy Guglums, is a great challenge to consolidate your child’s phonic knowledge & help them become a fluent reader!

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Letter Sounds

Letter sound knowledge is the understanding of how each sound is represented by a single letter or a group of letters. Our program includes spelling, matching, sorting and word search quizzes to build this skill, such as Ninja Naming & Grudge’s Groups!

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Sight Words

Sight words are words that children are taught to recognize on sight, allowing learners to read texts with greater fluency and understanding. Our program has lessons dedicated to helping children learn this skill, such as Sea Lion Sight Words!

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Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is the skill of being able to process and understand what is being read. With original texts and interactive games & lessons, such as the Night Zookeeper Adventure Books lesson series, our program is the perfect tool for developing your child’s comprehension skills!

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Our Online Reading Program

Developed by experienced educators to improve reading skills

Adjustable reading level covering Grades 1 to 6

Incentivised & immersive learning experience

Interactive reading lessons targeting specific skills

Monthly printable reading worksheets & resources

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Recommended by Teachers

Night Zookeeper captures the children's imaginations and can promote a positive reading and writing experience - in and out of school. We love it!
Emma Cotton, Teacher, UK
Night Zookeeper captures the children's imaginations and can promote a positive reading and writing experience - in and out of school. We love it!
Emma Cotton, Teacher, UK
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CA$19.99 / month
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7 day free trial
CA$8.33 / month
Taken as a single payment of CA$99.99
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3 Months
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CA$15.66 / month
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