Welcome to the NIC-Zoo' is an inspirational story that helps explain the purpose of a neonatal intensive care unit to a young child in a creative and colorful way. Featuring colorful illustrations of baby animals throughout their journey in the ‘NIC-ZOO’, this book can be used to help parents explain the NICU to an older sibling. It can be scary for a young child waiting for their baby brother or sister to come home. They are just as affected by, and involved in this difficult process as any other family member. It teaches them that the NICU is a safe place to help babies grow and develop.