How does Night Zookeeper improve reading and writing?
By providing thousands of fun and engaging lessons, challenges, and games, Night Zookeeper helps children to learn new words, use them in sentences, and then create amazing pieces of writing all through a fantastically fun gamified approach! They receive feedback from our team of tutors as well as other children that highlight where they can improve. Our in-game awards and competitions keep children motivated to continue to learn and progress.
What ages are best for this program?
Night Zookeeper is best for ages 5 to 12+. Once you have an account you can select the age of your child and choose the level of difficulty you want them to work at. This will tailor the lessons, challenges, games, and level of vocabulary to their learning level. You can adjust this at any time in your parent dashboard.
What devices can I use this on?
Night Zookeeper works across tablets, PC’s and laptops via web browser. We recommend using either Safari or Google Chrome for best performance. We also have an app version available on iPad and iPhone from the Apple iOS Store.
What’s included in a Night Zookeeper subscription?
With a Night Zookeeper subscription, you’ll have full access to our interactive lessons, skill challenges, and educational games. There are also weekly and monthly competitions where your child can win awards and certificates. Your child will also receive personalized feedback from our team of qualified tutors on all the writing they submit. As a parent/account holder, you will also be emailed monthly printable resources for handwritten exercises.
How often should we use Night Zookeeper?
We recommend children try to use Night Zookeeper for a minimum of 30 minutes a week, to have enough time to complete their weekly assignments and check the feedback from their tutors. Ideally children will work on the program for a few hours a week, or 10-20 minutes a day to take full-advantage of all the material on offer, and improve their reading and writing faster.
Is Night Zookeeper typing or handwriting?
Most of the work at Night Zookeeper is completed through typing; however, there are opportunities for children to submit handwritten work. As part of your subscription you will also receive regular printable resources that are perfect to work on handwriting skills!
My child doesn’t enjoy handwriting - is this still a good fit?
If your child doesn’t enjoy handwriting, Night Zookeeper is still a perfect fit. The program focuses on typing creative stories, helping children build writing skills and confidence without the pressure of pen and paper. We also send out monthly printable activities so that you can ease your child into practising their handwriting in a natural and fun way.
Does the program help children improve their typing skills as they write?
Definitely! Night Zookeeper helps children naturally improve their typing skills. As they write stories and complete challenges online, they develop faster, more accurate typing while building literacy skills at the same time.
My child isn’t interested in reading or writing - could Night Zookeeper help spark their motivation?
If your child isn’t interested in reading or writing, Night Zookeeper can help spark their motivation. The program uses fun challenges, imaginative writing prompts, and rewards to inspire even reluctant learners to read and write with confidence.
My child already loves writing - how can this help them explore their passion further?
For children who already love writing, Night Zookeeper helps them grow as young authors. It offers advanced challenges, new genres to explore, and detailed feedback to refine their storytelling skills and creativity.
My child has a brilliant imagination but struggles to get ideas on paper - how can Night Zookeeper help?
If your child has big ideas but struggles to get them on paper, Night Zookeeper can help. Its guided prompts and creative tools turn imagination into structured stories, while tutor feedback builds confidence in writing and expression.
How does the program help children bring their creative ideas to life?
Night Zookeeper helps children bring creative ideas to life by combining storytelling, drawing, and interactive writing prompts. It encourages imagination and turns every idea into a unique story, building confidence and creativity.
Does Night Zookeeper encourage kids to try different forms of writing, like stories, poems, and reports?
Absolutely! Night Zookeeper encourages children to explore all types of writing to build a broad set of skills and styles in an engaging, supportive environment. From stories about magical animals to instructions on how to make the perfect hot chocolate, they are sure to be fantastic writers!
Do you provide feedback and support similar to having a tutor?
Night Zookeeper offers personalized feedback from real tutors, just like one-on-one writing support. Every piece your child submits is reviewed by an qualified tutor who provides encouraging, constructive feedback to help them improve.
Are there any tools or reports to help me monitor my child’s progress?
Yes, Night Zookeeper includes built-in tools to help parents monitor progress. You can view real time progress reports that show your child’s activity, writing, and the feedback they have received from our tutors.
Can my child use Night Zookeeper independently, or will they need a lot of support?
Night Zookeeper is built for independent learning. Children can explore lessons, write stories, and complete challenges on their own, while parents can easily monitor progress through reports and feedback from real tutors.
Can this program make language arts more fun for my homeschool lessons?
If you’re looking to make language arts more fun in your homeschool, Night Zookeeper is the perfect solution. It turns lessons into creative adventures through storytelling, games, and interactive writing activities that keep children excited to learn every day.
Is Night Zookeeper a good option for turning screen time into something productive and educational?
If you want to turn screen time into learning time, Night Zookeeper is an ideal choice. It transforms digital play into reading, writing, and creativity practice, so every minute online helps your child build valuable skills.
How does it keep children engaged and excited about learning over time?
Night Zookeeper keeps learning exciting through games, rewards, and creative challenges that evolve as your child improves. This constant variety helps maintain engagement and a love of learning week after week.
Is Night Zookeeper engaging and accessible for neurodiverse children?
Night Zookeeper is designed to be engaging and accessible for neurodiverse learners. Its colorful visuals, self-paced learning methods, and gamified approach have been proven to help children of all learning styles stay focused and motivated, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and autism.
My child has a short attention span - will this help?
If your child has a short attention span, Night Zookeeper is a great fit. Activities are short, interactive, and rewarding, helping children stay engaged while learning core reading and writing skills in manageable bursts.
Is this suitable for children with ADHD?
Night Zookeeper is highly suitable for children with ADHD. Its interactive, game-based approach keeps attention focused while providing quick feedback and achievable goals that sustain motivation.
Does Night Zookeeper support children with dyslexia?
Night Zookeeper supports children with dyslexia through visual storytelling, short reading tasks, and optional audio support. It builds reading confidence and comprehension in a stress-free, imaginative way.
Can it help a child with dysgraphia who struggles to write by hand?
Absolutely, Night Zookeeper is an excellent tool for children with dysgraphia. Because the program is typing-based, children can express their ideas freely without handwriting challenges getting in the way.
Can Night Zookeeper help my child with their spelling?
If your child is behind in spelling, Night Zookeeper can help them improve through fun word games, creative writing, and interactive practice. Spelling becomes a natural part of storytelling, not a chore.
Will this help catch up my child who is behind in reading?
Yes, Night Zookeeper is a great way to help a struggling reader catch up. It builds reading fluency and comprehension through short, engaging stories and rewards progress every step of the way.
Can Night Zookeeper help my child if they’re struggling with writing?
If your child struggles with writing, Night Zookeeper is the perfect support. It breaks writing into manageable steps with prompts, examples, and encouraging tutor feedback that help build confidence and skill.
Is Night Zookeeper a more engaging alternative to traditional textbooks and workbooks?
Yes, Night Zookeeper is a far more engaging alternative to traditional textbooks and workbooks. It teaches the same key skills through interactive games, creative prompts, and stories that make learning feel like an adventure.
Is it available in my country?
Night Zookeeper is a program available for any child, anywhere, wanting to develop their reading and writing skills in English. Simply select your country when you register for an account!
Is Night Zookeeper available in American or British English?
Night Zookeeper offers both options! Simply select your country when you register for the correct curriculum.
Is Night Zookeeper available in other languages?
Night Zookeeper is currently only available in English. However, expanding our program to include different languages is something we’re very passionate about! Keep an eye out for updates! 👀
Do you have a family subscription?
Yes, you can add more than one child to your account. Simply press 'Start Trial' and then add the number of children you would like. The price will be displayed on the screen.
How much does Night Zookeeper cost?
We offer monthly, quarterly and yearly subscriptions to Night Zookeeper. Each payment plan includes a free 7 day trial period. We offer a number of currencies, so please read the pricing carefully in your selected currency to see what you will be charged. Our prices average at $9.99/month for yearly (paid upfront as $119.90), $12.33/month for quarterly (paid upfront as $36.99) and $14.99/month for monthly. We often have a variety of special offers and discounts available, so keep your eyes peeled! Prices for schools & large groups are customized based on needs, and quotes can be obtained by contacting
[email protected].
What are the payment methods for Night Zookeeper?
Our program operates its own payment system powered by Stripe, which means that you can safely input your card details when you register for easy payment. We accept all credit/debit cards. If you are having trouble signing up, you may need to inform your bank you'd like to proceed, in order to complete registration.
Do you offer school subscriptions? How do I get a quote?
Yes, thousands of schools use Night Zookeeper in the classroom! Prices are tailored to a school's needs, and you can start a free trial by visiting our "For Classroom" page (linked in the website menu). To get an estimated quote for a large school, district, charter or homeschool co-op, email us on
[email protected] and we'll be happy to help.