The Longest Zoo in the World

Book Publishing 2027

The stubborn zoo director insisted on collecting only the longest of animals: long tails, long coats, long trunks, and long legs

Status: Work in Progress
Focus: Conservation Education
Collaborators: Riley Moffatt
Target Audience: Families

Setting

A whimsical zoo dedicated to collecting the world’s "longest animals," where absurd daily management routines unfold.

Characters

Dr. Timothy, an eager zoo director chasing spectacular stunts, and Tim, a young boy who sees the world through pure, untainted eyes.

Plot

Expecting a grand, terrifying monster, visitors arrive to see the world's longest animal—only to find a thread-like Giant Siphonophore…

Application

Breaks away from traditional taxonomy-based framing by grouping exhibits around a striking physical trait—length—maximizing visual impact and marketing buzz.
Encourages children to observe and understand animal behavior and spatial concepts through hands-on, tactile exploration.
Features signature menu items that push the symbolic limits of "length" (such as oversized hot dogs and towering ice cream cones), driving viral social media engagement.