Welcome to

THE LITTLE ZOO

A 501c3 Non-Profit Organization located in Southern California.

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Our mission is to bring joy, healing, and heartfelt connection through therapeutic visits with our unique animal family!

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We love animals and people!

Offering therapeutic program visits, educational and special events with our sweet family of animals is what we’re all about!

Three women standing behind a chalkboard sign that says 'Welcome to The Little Zoo,' each holding a small animal, in a children’s playroom decorated with a thatched roof and tree illustration.

Spending time with animals is healing in so many ways.

Our mission is to bring love, joy and healing to seniors, foster youth, disabled and complex needs communities and anyone who could use our good cheer!

We offer educational shows and birthday parties to share the joy which also supports our low to no cost services for those in need. Visit “Services” to learn more. :)

Studies and our experience show that benefits include:

  • Reduced loneliness

  • Cognitive enrichment

  • Use of motor skills and sensory stimulation

  • Lower blood pressure and calm feelings

  • Boosted self esteem

  • Feelings of care and unconditional acceptance

  • Social stimulation in a positive way

  • Smiles, joy, silliness, laughter, connection

Check out the video below from our founder Erin! 

See us in action and follow along on Instagram!

Seeing seniors light up like sweet children when meeting our animal family is pure joy!!! #animaltherapy, #pettherapy, #nonprofit, #sweetness, #heartwarming, #hedgehog, #beardeddragon, #chinchilla, #africanpygmyhedgehog, #bunnies, #chicken, #lapchick
We are so honored to have The Little Zoo @thelittlezoofamily featured on Hallmark’s #CelebrationswithLaceyChabert! Tune into @HallmarkChannel Monday, September 22 for a Season 2 marathon - our episode airs at 5pm PST/EST and 4pm CST! You can al
Giggling, smiling and having the best day ever with our animal family was so sweet for these folks! A little time to focus on joy and laughter instead of medical difficulties brings much needed relief!! What a great day! 💖 🎉🌸#animaltherapy, #nonp
Another wonderful day bringing love and joy! Memory care and dementia friends loved meeting our animal family! 💕 #animaltherapy, #bestmedicine, #joy, #cheer, #gentle, #lovingcare, #seniorhome, #caregiver, #weloveseniors
A beautiful day bringing joy, care and smiles to these friends! #animaltherapy, #bestmedicine, #chinchilla, #citrusbeardeddragon, #guineapig, #chahouagecko, #lionheadbunny, #smiles, #caring, #connection 💖🐰🐢💖
Congratulations to our founder and head zoo crew rockstar Erin for her @latimes “Inspirational Women Leadership Awards nomination”! Keep shining and sharing love every day! @latimesstudiosbusiness @erinmaxick #nonprofitfounder, #nominati
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