The Master Plan highlights the strengths and vision of what The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is known for and keeps in direct line with our Mission Statement.

To inspire conservation action by providing engaging connections with wildlife and those who care for them.

The Plan is guided by six principles that define the best of what the Exotic Animal And Training Management  program and The Teaching Zoo have to offer:

• Animal careers begin here

• Safety and animal care are our top priority

• Here, behind the scenes is front and center

• Our purpose is to inspire conservation animal care and the environment

• We aspire to cultivate support and investment from the community we serve

• We are committed to fiscal and environmental sustainability

The Master Plan has incorporated more naturalistic housing for the animals, more opportunities for visitor experiences and more up-to-date facilities for our students in the program to learn and grow from. The Plan also calls for a future Hillside Expansion, a California Habitat, a public friendly zoo entrance with a sprawling event lawn, a new Animal Care Center and a sea lion habitat and amphitheater.