Author: Payne, Jawnie
Nature, the natural world (Children's/YA)
Published on 5 February 2026 by PRIDDY BOOKS (Neon Squid) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Inside Story' series.
Hardback | 64 pages
222 x 291 x 13 | 532g
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated non-fiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne. The perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo!Follow the story of several characters during a busy day – including zookeepers, a school trip, and some very mischievous animals! Along the way you will discover how the creatures are fed and kept entertained, as well as what goes on once the zoo shuts for the day!Stunning illustrations by Susan Deming bring the world of a zoo to life – from the big cat enclosure to the penguin pool – with plenty of things to spot in the illustrations for eagle-eyed readers.
By the end of the book kids will have a newfound respect for all of the work that goes on to make every zoo experience memorable.
