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One little zoo.
Ten big adventures.

The Last Zoo Crew:
The Day the Zoo Stood Still

Ten animal friends. One unexpected goodbye.
Start the story. Meet the crew. Discover a whole world of books.

The Last Zoo Crew book cover, with ten animal friends gathered at the zoo gates

A whole world between the covers.

A whole newadventurestarts here!

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One first adventure.
Ten animal stories to follow.

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A story of friendship Told in rhyme A little courage goes a long way

The sun rises over the open gates of the zoo

It all begins at the zoo…

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A morning at the zoo

SMALL FRIENDS. BIG FEELINGS.

What happens when
your whole world
is about to change?

For ten lifelong friends, the zoo is the only home they have ever known. Then comes the news: the zoo is closing.

Beyond the gates lies a world of possibilities. But taking that first step takes courage—and a little help from your friends.

Every great adventure starts with a brave little step.

Meet the world inside the book

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One beginning. A whole world of books.

THE LAST ZOO CREW SERIES

Start together.
Follow every adventure.

Begin with the day the zoo stood still. Then look forward to individual books following the animals you’ve come to love.

The Last Zoo Crew: The Day the Zoo Stood Still

BOOK ONE · WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

Every adventure starts with this book.

The Day the Zoo Stood Still brings all ten friends together in one illustrated, rhyming story.

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More adventures are on their way.

Individual animal books are planned or being written. Titles, covers and release dates will be shared here when confirmed.

Zuki

South AfricaFuture adventureMeet Zuki

Tiko

ChileFuture adventureMeet Tiko

Koba

AustraliaFuture adventureMeet Koba

Orli

IndonesiaFuture adventureMeet Orli

Yara

BrazilFuture adventureMeet Yara

Wynn

GermanyFuture adventureMeet Wynn

Velo

CanadaFuture adventureMeet Velo

Sesi

MongoliaFuture adventureMeet Sesi

Wilo

United StatesFuture adventureMeet Wilo

Rafi

EnglandFuture adventureMeet Rafi

Future books are not available to order yet. Start the collection with book one.

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Ten friends, ten paths to follow

TEN FRIENDS. ONE WONDERFUL WORLD.

Who will you meet first?

Get to know the crew, then discover the real animals
and the wild places they call home.

South AfricaHome in the story

Hello, I’m Zuki!

1 / THE LAST ZOO CREW

Zuki the meerkat

Small paws, a curious nose and a whole world to discover. Meet the little lookout of southern Africa.

Wild habitat: Dry grasslands & sandy plains
On the menu: Insects and other small animals

Did you know?

A meerkat family takes turns keeping watch.

Explore Zuki’s world Meet Zuki in book one

Explore the animal, then follow their story.

THE LAST ZOO CREWThe world is waiting · 03

Inspired by the book’s Flag Match activity. Storybook friends, real-world discoveries.

04

Between the covers

OPEN THE BOOK. JOIN THE CREW.

A peek at the adventure.

Colourful characters, gentle rhyme and a story
to discover together, one page at a time.

A little glimpse of the story. There’s more waiting inside.Original artwork from the book

That’s just the beginning of their story.

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THE LAST ZOO CREWJust one more page… · 04

Orli hanging from the vines in an illustration from the book

Play a little. Dream a lot.

05

A little play between the pages

FROM THE BOOK · INTO YOUR HANDS

Ten friends.
Step into their world.

Join Zeek the tern for a gentle walk through three zoo regions. Say hello to ten animal friends and look for optional hidden feathers, books, maps and flags.

Play the 3D adventure

Free to play. No sign-up. A whole zoo to explore.

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The storyteller

MEET THE AUTHOR

A story by George Young.

George Young is the author of The Last Zoo Crew: The Day the Zoo Stood Still. This first adventure introduces ten friends whose world is about to change—and invites young readers to take that first step with them.

For shared storytimes and curious little imaginations.

At the heart of the book

WHY THIS BOOK

Big changes.
Small, brave steps.

Friendship, courage and new beginnings are at the heart of the crew’s story. When their familiar world changes, the ten friends discover that they can face what comes next together.

Illustrations and gentle rhyme bring those feelings into a story to share. Beyond the pages, meet the real animals, explore their countries and discover ways to care for the natural world.

Read a little of their story

07

Take the adventure home

YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Make room for
ten new friends.

A story to unwrap, read together
and return to again.

The Last Zoo CrewThe Day the Zoo Stood StillBy George Young£8.99

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Before the next chapter

A FEW HELPFUL DETAILS

Before you
join the crew.

What is the book about?

Ten animal friends discover their zoo is closing. This illustrated, rhyming story introduces the crew and the courage it takes to face a new beginning.

How does local collection work?

Local collection will be free. The collection location and arrangements will be shown here before online orders open.

Can you post a copy to me?

UK postage will be available. The postage charge and delivery timeframe will be confirmed before you can pay.

Can I order more than one book?

When orders open, you will be able to choose the quantity on the book page. Availability and the complete total will be confirmed before payment.

What if there is a problem with my order?

Contact and returns details will be available here before online orders open. Delivery & returns information

One little zoo.
Ten big adventures.

What happens when
your whole world
is about to change?