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We have a kid who struggles to write and pay interest to this subject. Night Zookeeper hooked him in from Day 1. If fact, he begged to try as soon as he saw me setting up the account and then continue... See more
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This program is wonderful for my middle schooler. She's now wanting to log in to create stories. Since starting she's improved with her grammar, spelling, typing and is enjoying learning language arts... See more
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I teach an 8th grade resource ELA class at a rural middle school. The students seem to enjoy the Night Zookeeper site, and I love that they can work independently while I pull small pairings to do the... See more
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About Night Zookeeper
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Night Zookeeper
Fantastically Fun Learning
Night Zookeeper is a London-based children’s brand comprising of an online learning program, a book series and a TV mini-series. All of our products centre around the magical world of the “Night Zoo”. Our aim is to make learning fantastically fun for children aged 6 to 12 years old, and unlock their creativity in the process. Our reading and writing program has been used by over 1 million children worldwide.
Night Zookeeper was founded in 2012 by Joshua Davidson and Paul Hutson. Our e-learning product was originally launched in November 2012 as a creative drawing iOS app for kids, which went on to be recognised as one of the 50 best apps of 2013 by The Observer and The Guardian.
In 2014, we revamped the app into a web version which included more extensive writing elements, a dashboard for monitoring progress and personalised feedback from tutors. Over 1 billion words have been written by children on the site. Night Zookeeper is also used in schools by teachers worldwide in an effort to harness the power of digital learning in the classroom.
Throughout the pandemic, Night Zookeeper was able to act as a useful resource for families around the world to keep their children learning as schools were forced to close and remote learning took hold.
As of 2024, our program is used by thousands of children in several countries as a way to improve their reading and writing skills in a fantastically fun way, whether as part of a homeschool, in the classroom, as a supplementary resource, or simply a productive form of screen-time.
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Room 621, The Shepherd's Building, W14 0EE, London, United Kingdom
- support@nightzookeeper.com
- nightzookeeper.com
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I love it!
I am a ten-year-old home-schooled girl, and I love NZK Frends to follow fun lessons and cool games I told lots of my friends about it and now some do it after showing them. It is also very fun because it has helped me spell a lot - cutepanda20
25 March 2026
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Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi there,
We are so happy to hear that you're enjoying Night Zookeeper! We can't wait to read your next story! 🌟
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
If you are considering this, you will not regret it!
My children are homeschooled, and we use The Night Zookeeper as a supplement to our English language arts curriculum. It fully engages my 9-year-old. It’s packed with learning material; even the games and TV series lead to education. It can be very personalized as well. I highly recommend if you have an unconventional learner. Most importantly for me, it fosters confidence in writing. Even though my children are homeschooled, they can still earn certificates for achievements! Educators give feedback to students on their writing, and it’s always helpful and uplifting. It’s very visually appealing as well, so my 5-year-old is interested in participating too. It is well worth the investment! Not to mention the client support is stellar! They are very polite and helpful! 10 stars!
25 March 2026
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Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hello MJ,
Thanks so much for your review!
We are so happy to hear that Night Zookeeper has been a valuable addition to your homeschool curriculum and is keeping your child engaged! Our aim is for kids to be confident and creative, so it's wonderful to hear that this has been reflected in your child's Night Zookeeper adventure.
We appreciate your comment about our support team - they're always happy to help! 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
We really love this program because it is fun and still actually teaches and advances.
We really love this program because it is engaging and fun, but not just a game with minimal learning... they still learn a ton and do actual work. My kids love it!
12 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hello Marie,
Thanks so much for your review!
We are really pleased that your family is enjoying Night Zookeeper, and it's keeping your children engaged with their learning journey!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
Great app!
This program is great for kids that don't like to write, and love animals!
23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hello Jen,
Thank you so much for your review!
We are really happy to hear that Night Zookeeper is helping your reluctant writers!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
She loves to read.
My daughter's interests now is reading. Compare when i was using other platform. Its a great app recommended for those who want their kids start to read. Thank you. It helped my daughter find her interests. Good job nightzookeeper. Keep it up.
15 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Justin,
Thanks very much for your review!
It's fantastic to hear that Night Zookeeper has got your daughter interested in reading!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
this is great because I wrote a lot of…
this is great because I wrote a lot of stories.
20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi there,
Thanks so much for your review!
We are glad that you've been able to write lots of stories on Night Zookeeper!
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
very fun & great learning tool
Both my boys 6 & 9 yr old, have enjoyed this program so much. They’re having fun creating, playing and learning/writing along the way.
17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Angye,
Thanks so much for your review!
We’re so happy to hear that your boys are enjoying their Night Zookeeper adventure and building their skills while having fun!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
This isnt our first year wit h NZK and…
This isnt our first year wit h NZK and we love everything about this full english game style curriculum. The books are great, the worksheets are perfect and even all the free resources, extra worksheets to match what your child is doing in game to even creating charaand writing about them. There isnt anything we would change about it but I do love the update!
16 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi JV,
Thank you very much for your review!
We’re so pleased to hear that your family is enjoying Night Zookeeper and making the most of your subscription with the books, worksheets, and printable resources. It’s also wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying the recent update, including the addition of the structured Quests curriculum and newly improved Star Writing feature!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
Learning that doesn’t feel like learning.
My son loves it and has gained confidence in spelling. He wrote 500 words in just the 7 day free trial and got an emailed certificate that he was so proud of! We are subscribed now and so happy that he’s learning, but it feels like a game for him. It’s helping my older daughter with spelling too, which was the main reason I got it. I’m glad I got it for both kids because my son seems to enjoy it more when I originally got it to help my daughter with 5th grade level writing.
13 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Deanna,
Thank you very much for your review!
We’re really pleased to hear that your son is loving Night Zookeeper and was able to write an impressive 500 words during your trial - that’s fantastic! We can’t wait to see what he writes next. It’s also wonderful to hear that it’s helping your daughter improve her spelling, and that they’re both having fun while building their skills.
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
My kids have never woke up ready to…
My kids have never woke up ready to learn as much as they have since beginning nightzookeeper! It’s engaging and fun! It’s safe! And that’s the most important part. If you want to allow tech into your home but with something enriching, choose nightzookeeper!
5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Shantel,
Thank you so much for your review!
We are so pleased to hear that Night Zookeeper has got your kids excited to learn from the moment they wake up!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
My daughter has came on leaps and…
My daughter has came on leaps and bounds since using night zookeeper and has grown her confidence.
She learns a lot while playing it like a game and bringing her creativity out!
13 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Rachel,
Thanks so much for your review!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that your daughter has made so much progress since using Night Zookeeper, both in skills and confidence!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
Shifted to annual membership
This is my second review for Nightzookeeper, we had tried it for one month and a week and finally decided it was an excellent investment in the long run, hence shifted to annual membership. Highly recommended! My kids who did not want to creative writing at all now enjoy it! Also they offer 50% off using certain links. Definitely worth it Alhamdolillah.
11 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Thank you so much for your review!
We’re so pleased to hear that your kids enjoyed Night Zookeeper so much that you decided to switch to an annual plan. It’s wonderful to know that the program has helped turn your reluctant writers into excited storytellers!
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
My granddaughter loves using this app…
My granddaughter loves using this app as part of our homeschooling curriculum! She enjoys creating her characters and the feedback she receives.
6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Diane,
Thanks so much for your review!
We're so pleased to hear that your granddaughter loves Night Zookeeper and it's a valuable part of your homeschool curriculum.
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
My son ABSOLUTELY loves Night…
My son ABSOLUTELY loves Night Zookeeper. Everything about the program, from the colors, to the customization of his zoo dens keeps him engaged and not wanting to stop “playing”. He is 10 and we are new to homeschooling and he is very particular about his programs! His imagination and creative writing have impressed me AND him. Thanks NZK!
9 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hello Stacie,
Thank you very much for your review!
We're so happy to hear that your son loves Night Zookeeper, and it's keeping him engaged with learning. It's also wonderful to hear that you've seen a growth in his imagination and creativity - that's exactly what we hope our young Zookeepers achieve with the program!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
The children want to learn
The children want to learn because it is so engaging. The characters are like something straight out of their own imagination and the feedback they get is so feedback even when improvements are being suggested.
5 March 2026
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Samantha,
Thanks so much for your review.
We're so pleased to hear that Night Zookeeper has got your kids excited to learn! It's so great to hear that they are benefitting from the tutor feedback.
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
I don't like the feature where you can…
I don't like the feature where you can comment on other peoples stories. I don't want a chat happening between my children and others that I don't know. Also, I noticed there was an adult who had a profile and instead of drawing they were uploading images from the internet.
6 March 2026
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Leila,
Thank you for your review.
We have reached out to you via email for more detailed instructions, but we wanted to let you know that the community settings such as commenting, friends, and projects are all fully adjustable so they are able to be turned on and off from your parent dashboard.
We also wanted to let you know that every single piece or writing and comment is reviewed by our team to tutors so we can assure you that Night Zookeeper is a safe space for all children, whether they are interacting with other kids or not.
We have requested further info about the profile you have found. Though there is an upload button that we have to allow kids to upload their own offline drawings/writing, all uploads are moderated by our team of tutors. However, the Night Zookeeper team do have accounts and will use these to occasionally leave encouraging comments on writing and upload projects for kids to participate in.
We look forward to your response to our email!
Best Wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
My son always hated English
My son always hated English, but this has completely changed his mind. Now, he wakes up early just for a chance to play a game and learn at the same time.
3 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Siwat,
Thank you very much for your review!
We're so glad to hear that Night Zookeeper has changed your son's outlook on English and he's now excited to write and learn!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
Homeschooling resource
This has been a great add on to our homeschooling experience. Kids are having fun and being creative all while learning important skills
1 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hello Megan
Thank you very much for your review!
We're very pleased to hear that Night Zookeeper has been a fun and valuable addition to your homeschooling curriculum.
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
We have reluctant readers and writers…
We have reluctant readers and writers and this has given them so excitement and encouragement to read and write in a fun informal way. The feedback they get on their work is super helpful too!
3 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Blu,
Thanks so much for your review!
We're so pleased to hear that our program has encouraged your reluctant learners and that they're now excited to read and write - that’s exactly what we love to hear! It's great that they are also enjoying the tutor feedback they're receiving on their work.
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
Great LA option!
They make language arts fun for all my elementary age kids. Its also affordable for a single income family and didn't cost an arm and a leg to add all of my kids to my plan. The kids love it and ask to do it everyday without complaint and love the stories they get to be a part of on top of the games they play while learning.
18 February 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Night Zookeeper
Hi Katelynn,
Thank you very much for your review.
We're really pleased to hear that your kids are actually asking to learn with Night Zookeeper, and it's made learning Language Arts enjoyable for them!
If you ever have any questions about features, activities, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or on social media 🙂
Best wishes,
Team Night Zookeeper
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