Andy McKee and the Zoology Zone Science Center: Hands-On Learning

Kanawha Valley Hustlers · Jul 11, 2024 · 10m

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers, I am excited to meet with Andy McKee, the founder of the Zoology Zone Science Center, here in Valley Park. The Zoology Zone started as a reptile and amphibian rescue center, and it’s now an educational facility for families. All the animals here are rescued and rehabilitated, and we get to learn about their science and their rescue stories.

Andy explains that his love for reptiles and amphibians began with his parents, who were both educators. His father started the first herpetology program in 1986. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and…