Las Vegas Boutique Zoo (LV Insect Zoo)

October's Core Value: Community
2025-10-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nevada
Community is not a backdrop—it is the very soil from which our vision grows. Without it, we wouldn’t exist. We treasure the Las Vegas valley community, which is why we’ve committed ourselves to being an integral part of it. Building a zoo community takes time; one cannot simply invest millions and expect a world-class sanctuary to bloom overnight. It requires patience, care, and a supporting cast of animal lovers of all ages, schools at every level, zoologists, veterinarians, and the rest of the valley. We are you; you are us; together, we are one.

October's Guiding Principle: Shared Collaboration
2025-10-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Shared Collaboration is the living practice of Community. It is the recognition that no voice stands alone, and no effort is carried in isolation. When we collaborate, we weave together the wisdom of children, families, donors, volunteers, and caretakers into one fabric of purpose. Collaboration is not simply working side by side—it is the art of lifting each other up, ensuring that every success belongs to all, and every challenge is met with collective strength. We foster a culture where every misstep is a lesson, and every voice is a contribution.

October's Code of the Kingdom #2: Unity
2025-10-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Unity: We are one kingdom – we stand together. The strength of our zoo lies in our unity — among team members, volunteers, animals, and guests. Our common welfare comes first. Personal growth, team success, and organizational resilience all depend on our ability to move as one. We put the collective mission above individual agendas, knowing that shared success depends on mutual respect, collaboration, and care. Just as ecosystems thrive through balance, so does our organization when we act as one. In this kingdom, we stand rooted in unity, keeping the faith, baby — because what we build together lasts, and what we believe becomes real.

November's Core Value: Community
2025-11-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Community is the living heartbeat of the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo. It is the circle we form, the voices we honor, and the shared breath of every habitat we build. We believe that healing, learning, and celebration are not solitary acts—they are collective rituals. To embody Community is to recognize that every guest, every insect, every team member is part of a greater whole. We are you; you are us; together, we are one.

November's Guiding Principle: Playful Camaraderie
2025-11-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Playful Lion Cubs is a photograph by Fiona Etkin which was uploaded on Pixels on October 3rd, 2021.

Playful Camaraderie – We embrace joy, laughter, and shared moments because fun fuels creativity, connection, and courage. Playful Camaraderie is the spirit that keeps our kingdom light, resilient, and alive. It is the laughter between team members, the shared joy of discovery, and the gentle teasing that builds trust. We believe that work infused with play becomes sacred, and that camaraderie is not a distraction—it is a source of strength. In our zoo, we celebrate quirks, honor humor, and invite joy into every habitat and hallway. Camaraderie is the glue that binds us—not just through shared goals, but through shared smiles. We embrace joy, laughter, and shared moments because fun fuels creativity, connection, and courage.

November's Code of the Kingdom #3: Community
2025-11-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
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Community: “We lead with structured trust and joyful service.” In our kingdom, community is our heartbeat — not a slogan. We gather in shared purpose, guided by conscience over control. Our leaders are not rulers; they are stewards. We believe in collective wisdom and shared spirit. Leadership is stewardship, rooted in care, not ego. Hierarchy exists to serve, not rule. Yes, we have structure. Yes, we have roles. But our hierarchy exists to serve, not to rule. Like a parent guiding a family, our leaders protect, nurture, and uplift — never dominate. In this kingdom, we walk together in joy, building Community through laughter, celebration, and care.

December's Core Value: Community
2025-12-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Community is the constellation that guides us through every season. It is not only the soil and the heartbeat—it is the sky above; the pattern of stars that remind us we are part of something vast and luminous. At the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, Community means weaving together stories, traditions, and generations into a shared tapestry of belonging. Each child’s laughter, each volunteer’s care, each insect’s quiet labor becomes a thread in that fabric. To live Community is to honor the unseen connections that hold us together, even when the night feels long. Exchanging meaningful dialogue to build and strengthen relationships.

December's Guiding Principle: Playful Camaraderie
2025-12-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Playful Camaraderie is the joy that keeps our kingdom resilient. It is the laughter that lightens burdens, the shared humor that builds trust, and the gentle play that reminds us we are more than our tasks. In our zoo, camaraderie is not frivolous—it is sacred. It transforms work into celebration, and challenges into opportunities for connection. When we honor play, we honor the spirit of togetherness, ensuring that every step forward is carried not only by duty, but by delight. We embrace joy, laughter, and shared moments because fun fuels creativity, connection, and courage.

December's Code of the Kingdom #4: Service
2025-12-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Service: “We serve with love and purpose, sharing vision and joy.” In this kingdom, service is not a chore — it’s a gift meant for others to be celebrated. We serve with heart, with humor, and with purpose. Whether we’re enriching an animal’s habitat or welcoming a curious guest, we do it with intention and delight. We believe purpose is not a possession it’s a spiritual awakening which is the ignition not the end. Once awakened, we contribute. Once healed, we help, once aligned, we amplify. In this kingdom, we act with purpose, choosing service as our first response and our lasting legacy.

Week of Gratitude Reflection (Founder’s Celebration)
2025-12-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Day 1: Gratitude for Origins – honoring the vision and its first spark. This week is dedicated to Gratitude, a time to honor the origins of our vision and the community that sustains it. As we celebrate the founder’s birth, we reflect on the gifts of presence, friendship, and shared purpose. Gratitude is not only thanks—it is remembrance, a way of carrying forward the light of those who give and receive. Each day of this week invites us to pause, to listen with joy, and to speak from the heart, creating memories that endure. Together, we celebrate not one life alone, but the constellation of lives aligned in stewardship and love.

In golden stillness, the founder glides—carrying light, memory, and gratitude into the year ahead.

January's Core Value: Communitcation
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Photo by Black-Dire Media on Unsplash

Communication – Human beings as well as animals cannot live without communication. The Covid-19 pandemic taught us that humans are social animals. Millions of people suffered from depression during the pandemic as we were unable to socialize and communicate with our loved ones, friends, and co-workers. At LVBZ, communication is a foundational value. We cannot have any kind of community without it. When we communicate with each other at LVBZ and with our guests, we exchange meaningful dialogue to build and strengthen our relationships. For instance, researchers communicating with each other led to the discovery that the venom of the Brazilian Social Wasp, a member of the bee family, can kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed (McIntosh, 2015). Exchanging meaningful dialogue to build and strengthen relationships.

January's Guiding Principle: Listen First
2026-01-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Listening is the foundation of true communication. To listen first is to honor the voice of another before offering our own. It is the act of pausing, opening, and receiving—not to reply, but to understand. In our kingdom, listening transforms dialogue into connection, and connection into trust. When we listen first, we dissolve barriers, invite empathy, and strengthen the bonds that hold us together. Every conversation becomes more than words—it becomes a bridge, carrying us closer to unity, respect, and shared purpose.

January's Code of the Kingdom #5: Listening
2026-01-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Listening: “We hear before we speak.” In this kingdom, listening is our first act of care, before we respond, we receive. Before we teach, we learn. We listen to understand — not to fix, defend, or reply — but to connect. We listen to and hear our teammates, our guests, and our animals. We embrace the voice of the constituent as a source of wisdom. Our animals teach us to listen with presence, patience, and humility — and in return, we earn their trust in the quiet. In this kingdom, listening is our first instinct and our lasting impact — not passive, but powerful, shaping every connection we make.

New Zoo Summit
2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Clark County Libary – Paul C. Blau Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 891119
Las Vegas Boutique Zoo – Monthly townhall meeting

Step into a gathering where community, vision, and stewardship meet. The New Zoo Summit Townhall is more than an informational session—it is a living forum where families and neighbors help shape the legacy of Phase 1 of Las Vegas’s zoo, the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, an insect zoo. Together we will celebrate the life of animals, share ideas for our city’s future landmark, and plant the seeds of a sanctuary that will inspire generations. Wouldn’t you want to join neighbors and families celebrating the life of animals and help create a future Las Vegas landmark?

DISCLAIMER: This program is not a Library District event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.

February's Core Value: Communication
2026-02-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Communication is the living bridge between vision and community. It is more than the exchange of words—it is the practice of listening deeply, speaking with clarity, and honoring every voice as part of the collective story. Through open dialogue, we weave trust, transparency, and shared understanding, ensuring that ideas flow freely and decisions reflect the wisdom of all. In our zoo, communication is not just a tool; it is a ritual of connection that transforms neighbors into collaborators and families into stewards of a lasting legacy. Exchanging meaningful dialogue to build and strengthen relationships.

February's Guiding Principle: LIsten First
2026-02-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Listen First: Listening is the foundation of trust and understanding. It calls us to pause before speaking and to recognize that wisdom often emerges from attentive silence. By listening deeply—to neighbors, to families, to the rhythms of nature—we create space for dialogue that is respectful and transformative. In our zoo, listening is not passive; it is an active practice of stewardship, ensuring that every perspective helps shape a sanctuary where community and creatures thrive together. We listen to understand first, turning conversations into connections.

February's Code of the Kingdom #6: Connection
2026-02-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Connection: “We speak and listen with purpose, clarity, and care.” In this kingdom, words are not just tools — they are bridges. Every message we share, whether spoken, written, or shown, carries the power to build trust, spark wonder, and shape the culture we’re creating. We communicate not to impress, but to connect. Not to be heard, but to be understood. Whether we’re giving feedback, telling a story, or guiding a guest, we choose our words with intention and kindness. In this kingdom, connection flows through every creature — we listen beyond words, attuned to the animals’ language and the frequency of care.

New Zoo Summit
2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Sahara West Library – Conference Room, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89117, United States
Las Vegas Boutique Zoo – monthly townhall meeting

Step into a gathering where community, vision, and stewardship meet. The New Zoo Summit Townhall is more than an informational session—it is a living forum where families and neighbors help shape the legacy of Phase 1 of Las Vegas’s zoo, the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, an insect zoo. Here, children and parents alike will celebrate the life of animals, share stories of wonder, and help plant the seeds of a sanctuary that will inspire generations. Together, we create memories that honor both family and future. Will you join us in shaping a sanctuary that inspires generations?

DISCLAIMER: This program is not a Library District event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.

March's Core Value: Communication
2026-03-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Communication calls us to communicate like the living chorus of nature. Just as spring awakens new life, Communication is the seed of connection awakening trust and shared vision. Equally as insects signal through wingbeats, pheromones, and patterns of movement, we too create harmony when our words and silences are woven with respect. In this season, Communication reminds us that transparency builds trust, dialogue nurtures stewardship, and every exchange—whether spoken or felt—helps shape the legacy of the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo as a sanctuary of connection. Exchanging meaningful dialogue to build and strengthen relationships.

March's Guiding Principle: Meaningful Moments
2026-03-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
“Hands across the world, we listen with joy and speak from the heart to create memories that endure”

Meaningful Moments – Meaningful Moments are the treasures we create together, woven from joy, listening, and heartfelt words. At the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, we honor each encounter as a chance to shape lasting memories—whether through a smile, a story, or a shared silence. To listen with joy is to welcome another’s spirit; to speak from the heart is to offer truth wrapped in kindness. These moments are not fleeting—they are seeds planted in time, growing into memories that guide and sustain. In every exchange, we strive to make the ordinary sacred, so that your journey with us becomes part of your story forever. We listen with joy, speak from the heart to help create your lasting memories.

March's Code of the Kingdom #7: Meaningful Celebrations
2026-03-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Meaningful Celebrations: “We listen with joy, speak from the heart to create memories that matter.” In this kingdom, every interaction is a chance to create magic. A child’s gasp at a butterfly’s wings. A quiet thank-you from a teacher. A story shared between teammates over lunch. These are not just moments — they are memories in the making. We believe in Meaningful Celebrations not as a slogan, but as a way of life. We listen with joy. We speak from the heart. We meet each person — guest, teammate, or animal — with presence and purpose. In this kingdom, every child’s wonder and every keeper’s love are cherished — because joy, care, and celebration create memories that last forever.

New Zoo Summit
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Ethel M Chocolates – Outdoor pavilion, 2 Cactus Garden Dr., Henderson, Nevada, 89014, United States
Las Vegas Boutique Zoo – Monthly Townhall Meeting

Step into a gathering where community, vision, and stewardship meet. The New Zoo Summit Townhall is more than an informational session—it is a living forum where families and neighbors help shape the legacy of Phase 1 of Las Vegas’s zoo, the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, an insect zoo. Here, children and parents alike will celebrate the life of animals, share stories of wonder, and help plant the seeds of a sanctuary that will inspire generations. Together, we create memories that honor both family and future. Would you say yes to creating memories with your children while building a landmark for Las Vegas?

DISCLAIMER: This program is not a Ethel M Chocolates event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.

April's Core Value: Communication
2026-04-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Communication is the blossoming of our shared voice. Like the ladybug opening its wings upon a flower, it carries messages outward, bridging hearts and horizons. At the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, Communication is not only dialogue—it is the pollination of ideas, the gentle exchange that allows wisdom to travel and joy to multiply. To embody Communication is to listen deeply, speak with care, and honor the unseen threads that connect us. Every word, every gesture, every silence is part of the conversation that builds our kingdom. Exchanging meaningful dialogue to build and strengthen relationships.

April's Guiding Principle: Meaningful Moments
2026-04-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Guiding Principle: Meaningful Moments – in April, Meaningful Moments bloom like spring blossoms, reminding us that joy and memory are born in the simple act of connection. At the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, we listen with joy to the stories you bring, and we speak from the heart so that each encounter becomes more than a visit—it becomes a lasting memory. Just as a ladybug carries its message from flower to flower, we carry your experiences forward, honoring them as seeds of remembrance. Every smile, every shared word, every gentle silence is part of the garden of moments we cultivate together, ensuring that your journey here is cherished long after the day has passed. We listen with joy, speak from the heart to help create your lasting memories.

April's Code of the Kingdom #8: Alignment
2026-04-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Alignment: “We align our thoughts, feelings, and actions with care and purpose.” In this kingdom, communication isn’t just what we say — it’s what we leave behind. A spark of wonder. A smile that lingers. A story retold on the ride home. We speak to create memories — not just to deliver messages. We aim to leave people not just informed, but inspired, remembered, and smiling. We believe that every interaction is a chance to improve — Not just our systems, but our souls. In this kingdom, we align emotion with intention, bringing joy back to our culture as we become the future we’ve already felt in our hearts.

New Zoo Summit
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Hills Library – Multipurpose Room, 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Nevada, 89131, United States
Las Vegas Boutique Zoo – Monthly Townhall Meeting

Step into a gathering where community, vision, and stewardship meet. The New Zoo Summit Townhall is more than an informational session—it is a living forum where neighbors and innovators help shape the legacy of Phase 1 of Las Vegas’s zoo, the Las Vegas Boutique Zoo, an insect zoo. Together we will explore design ideas, celebrate the artistry of nature, and imagine a landmark that blends ecological stewardship with architectural beauty. Join us in shaping a sanctuary that will stand as both a cultural and creative beacon. Do you want to help design a sanctuary where nature and creativity align?

DISCLAIMER: This program is not a Library District event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.

May's Core Value: Integrity
2026-05-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Although listed last, integrity is first and foremost in our organization. Acting ethically, especially behind the scenes, is paramount. The best way to show our integrity towards our guests, stakeholders, donors, grantors, and other organizations is by being transparent. When we are transparent, we become role models, showing how we hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Weaving the fabrics of integrity and transparency within our organization will have a lasting effect, not only on our own lives as we gain trust and loyalty from others but also on our reputation as an admirable organization.

May's Guiding Principle: Committed Beliefs
2026-05-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
Committed Beliefs are the roots that hold us steady when winds of change arrive. They are the promises we make to ourselves and to one another, guiding our choices with conviction and clarity. In the life of the zoo, committed beliefs mean standing firm in our dedication to stewardship, education, and compassion—even when unseen or uncelebrated. May reminds us that belief is not passive; it is active devotion. To live with committed beliefs is to embody our values in every decision, to carry them faithfully behind the scenes, and to let them shine as the quiet compass of our collective journey.

May's Code of the Kingdom #9: Quiet Integrity
2026-05-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nevada
In this kingdom, integrity is not a performance — it’s a promise. It lives in the quiet hours, the overlooked and unseen moments, the decisions made when no one is watching. We believe that how we act behind the scenes shapes the trust we earn in the spotlight. We are accountable not because others demand it, but because our belief system insists on it. Our commitments are not declared with flair — they’re lived with consistency. In this kingdom, we build with quiet reverence, honoring unseen partnerships and sacred trust. Integrity is our silent strength.

New Zoo Summit
2026-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89122, United States
Las Vegas Boutique Zoo – Monthly Townhall meeting

The Townhall is not simply a meeting; it is a ceremonial gathering where community members come together to align values, share gratitude, and invite collective stewardship. It represents a moment of transformation, where each voice contributes to the legacy of the zoo and the broader vision of ecological healing. By framing the Townhall as a ritual of alignment, we elevate it beyond logistics into an act of shared purpose and continuity. Wouldn’t you want to be part of the legacy we’re creating?
