Learning opportunities can be found all around, and innovative education approaches are expanding the concept of a school environment. Nestled in the urban core of San Antonio, Texas, is a nature-based preschool that is taking a wild approach to learning about conservation. Will Smith Zoo School, part of San Antonio Zoo and named in honor of a boy who opened his heart to the world with his love of animals and the outdoors, is a licensed preschool that uses nature as the integrating thread tying together its guiding principles of innovation, compassion, and resiliency. With over 200 students from nearly 60 different zip codes and a tuition assistance program, Will Smith Zoo School is leading the way in providing nature-based education to diverse populations. This article describes the Zoo School's all-weather learning program, intentional teaching practices, and ability to provide preschool students with knowledge of native wildlife and community cultures balanced with knowledge of unique animals and cultures from around the world.