What The Science Zone Corporation does

The Science Zone Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999 that delivers mobile science shows, drug education programs, and STEM lessons to public and private schools, churches, and youth groups throughout North America. The organization operates from the Chattanooga, Tennessee region (Ringgold, GA mailing address; 423 area code) and runs with a lean team anchored by founder Ben Roy (former director of the WTVC NewsChannel 9 Science Theater, MA in education, past Teacher of the Year for the Gordon County School System) and presenter Debra Shinn Rivera (Vet Tech background, lead facilitator for outdoor and animal programs).

Its core product is a catalog of 15 distinct in-person science programs mapped to state science objectives, spanning K-1st through 6th-8th grade and covering topics including the senses, matter, sound, motion, electricity, physics, chemistry, weather, simple machines, space, and drug education, plus the standalone Science Zone Wild wildlife and nature program featuring live animals such as bearded dragons, ball pythons, sugar gliders, and scorpions. The underlying delivery mechanism is hands-on, on-site programming using demonstration equipment, live animals, and facilitator-led experiments; there is no software platform, API, or digital product.

The business model combines program fees for on-site service delivery to schools, churches, nursing homes, correctional facilities, conventions, and corporate training clients (including the Tennessee Public Power Association) with charitable donations enabled by its 501(c)(3) status. Go-to-market is direct-to-client, with scheduling handled by phone via the two named presenters; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Strategic partnerships include the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Upward Bound Math & Science program (where both founders teach) and the American Astronomical Society for the NASA Space Art contest pathway.

Name

The Science Zone Corporation

Legal name

The Science Zone Corporation

Website

https://gosciencezone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Science Zone Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers mobile science shows, STEM lessons, and drug education programs on-site to K-12 schools, churches, and youth groups across North America, using a small presenter-led team and live-animal demonstrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile STEM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF), Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD)

Keywords

• Mobile science education
• STEM outreach programs
• Wildlife education services
• Drug education programs
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ringgold

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Revenue generated from providing science shows, programs, and educational services to schools, churches, youth groups, and other organizations. Services include mobile science shows, drug education programs, teacher workshops, outdoor education programs, conventions/keynote speaking, and in-classroom STEM lessons.
2. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Science Zone accepts charitable donations to support operations and mission of inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Science Zone Corporation delivers mobile, on-site science shows and drug education programs directly to public and private schools, churches, youth groups, and select professional organizations throughout North America. Its offering consists of approximately 15 themed curriculum-aligned science programs (spanning K-8 topics such as chemistry, physics, space, weather, and simple machines), the Science Zone Wild wildlife program featuring live animals, and adjunct services including teacher workshops, outdoor education programs, in-classroom STEM lessons, custom classroom presentations, TN Public Power Association training, and convention/keynote speaking. Revenue is generated through program fees paid by client organizations and charitable donations supporting the non-profit mission.

Product overview

The Science Zone is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides mobile science shows and educational programs for schools, churches, and youth groups throughout North America. The organization operates as a single unified offering of in-person educational services rather than a software platform. The core product portfolio includes 15 distinct science programs (Meet A Scientist, The Magic of Science, Sound Off, Matter is Everywhere, Animals and Nature, Motion, Watt Is Electricity?, Physic Sampler, Chemistry Anyone?, Weather, Simple Machines, Space Science, Intergalactic Art Lesson, Drugs Trick or Treat, and Science Showcase), plus the Science Zone Wild wildlife education program. Additional offerings include teacher workshops, outdoor education programs, in-classroom STEM lessons, custom classroom presentations, TN Public Power Association training, and convention/keynote services. Programs target grade levels from K-12 and are designed to implement state science objectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meet A Scientist Mobile in-school science program for K-1st grade students introducing laboratory equipment and the five senses as a framework for learning science, with spectacular demonstrations and experiments.
• The Magic of Science Mobile in-school science show for 1st-3rd grade where demonstrations that appear magical are used to teach students that science is full of wonders and explain matter and energy concepts.
• Sound Off Mobile in-school science program exploring sound through musical instruments, tuning forks, drinking glasses, oscilloscopes, dog whistles, balloons, and toys, covering vibrations, sound travel, and matter and energy concepts.
• Matter is Everywhere Mobile in-school science program where students observe matter changing from solid to liquid to gas, from solid to gas, and the fourth state of matter, plasma.
• Animals and Nature Hands-on mobile program where participants learn about nature and animals, including wildlife rescue, animal life cycles, the importance of plants, human innovations inspired by nature, and conservation.
• Motion Mobile in-school science program where students discover the Laws of Gravity and Motion, explore Isaac Newton's life, make artificial gravity, and use a catapult to demonstrate equal and opposite reactions.
• Watt Is Electricity? Hands-on mobile exploration of static and current electricity with demonstrations featuring the contributions of Franklin, Tesla, Faraday, Van de Graff, and Edison.
• Physic Sampler Mobile science program introducing basic physics principles including motion, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light, with experiments and demonstrations in each area.
• Chemistry Anyone? Mobile science program covering different substances, their composition, properties, and reactions, including the periodic chart, physical and chemical changes, atoms and molecules, and experiments such as clock reactions, polymers, and cryogenics.
• Weather Mobile science program where students explore weather forces, create rain, fog, lightning, and tornadoes, learn about hurricanes, and explore weather station instruments including weather balloons and hot air balloons.
• Simple Machines Mobile science program where students learn about all six types of simple machines (lever, pulley, wheel and axle, incline plane, screw, and wedge), discover how biological creatures are made up of simple machines, and participate in hands-on demonstrations including a catapult firing.
• Space Science Mobile science program exploring space travel, astronaut life, and working in space, featuring liquid nitrogen experiments, a close look at the Solar System, and students making a comet.
• Intergalactic Art Lesson Solar System art lesson developed by Ben Roy as a Teacher Resource Agent for the American Astronomical Society, designed to help students win national NASA Space Art contests.
• Drugs, Trick or Treat? Drug education program using science demonstrations to teach about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and inhalants, covering topics including peer pressure, self-esteem, and how to help others.
• Science Showcase Fast-paced mobile science show featuring exciting demonstrations drawn from many different Science Zone programs, suitable for children of all ages and adults.
• Science Zone Wild Immersive and interactive wildlife and nature education program featuring hands-on activities with live animals including desert hairy scorpions, bearded dragons, corn snakes, ball pythons, leopard geckos, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, African pygmy hedgehogs, ferrets, European legless lizards, butterflies, jumping spiders, sugar gliders, and Russian tortoises, with emphasis on conservation and protection of nature and wildlife.
• Teacher Workshops Professional development workshops for teachers to enhance science instruction.
• Outdoor Education Programs Outdoor education programs led by trained facilitators, including environmental science education and dissection classes.
• In-Classroom STEM Lessons STEM-based learning activities delivered directly in classrooms by Science Zone presenters.
• Custom Classroom Presentations Customized science presentations tailored to specific classroom needs and curriculum requirements.
• TN Public Power Association Training Presenter and trainer services delivered to electric service providers and their employees through the Tennessee Public Power Association.
• Conventions and Keynote Speaking Convention services and keynote speaking engagements for science education events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Designed to help students win national NASA Space Art contests

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Upward Bound Math & SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBen Roy teaches Upward Bound Math & Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Debra Shinn Rivera is also an instructor for Upward Bound Math & Science classes. This partnership provides educational opportunities for students while allowing the organization to reach additional audiences.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Science Matters: Provides mobile science assembly programs and in-class workshops for K-12 schools across the U.S. Overlaps almost entirely with The Science Zone's mobile-show model and target customer base.
• Steve Spangler Science: Science education brand built around hands-on experiments and demonstrations, selling kits and offering school assemblies. Directly comparable to The Science Zone's catalog approach of magic-style science demonstrations aligned to curriculum.
• Mad Science: The largest mobile science education franchise, offering in-school science shows, camps, and after-school programs. Closest direct competitor to The Science Zone with a similar mobile, hands-on STEM demonstration model targeting K-12 schools.
• Zooniversity: Animal-based education provider offering live wildlife programs to schools, camps, and community groups. Directly comparable to The Science Zone Wild program in using exotic and native animals for hands-on learning.

Emerging players

• Reptile Discovery: Provides live reptile and amphibian educational programs for schools and events. A niche wildlife-education competitor with similar exotic-animal handling requirements to The Science Zone Wild.
• Critter Squad: Wildlife and exotic-animal education provider delivering school assemblies and events. Directly comparable to The Science Zone Wild in using live animals as the educational hook for K-12 audiences.
• Beakerhead: Science and art engagement nonprofit that produces public-facing demonstrations and educational events. Comparable in mission and non-profit structure, though primarily event-driven rather than school-assignment driven.

Broad incumbents

• Exploratorium: Premier science museum with established school outreach and teacher professional development programs. A broad incumbent whose science-education mission and hands-on approach overlap The Science Zone's value proposition.
• COSI (Center of Science and Industry): Major science museum that also runs outreach and traveling exhibit programs to schools. A larger, established incumbent that competes for the same school-budget dollars for STEM enrichment, though with a broader portfolio.
• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI): Science museum with strong school outreach and traveling programs across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a broad science-education provider with a more institutional delivery model than The Science Zone's mobile shows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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