Zoo Bean Shark Tank Update
ZooBean - Baby and Children's Entertainment
What Happened to Zoo Bean After Shark Tank
Is Zoo Bean still in business? No — the company has shut down.
- Appeared on Season 5, made deal with Mark Cuban
- Curated children's book subscription service
- Market became crowded with subscription box services
- Business eventually shut down
- Concept validated but execution could not sustain
Last verified Apr 1, 2026.
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The Zoo Bean Shark Tank Pitch
Zoo Bean, from Washington, DC, pitched on Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 25, which aired Friday, April 18, 2014, asking for $250,000 for 15% of the company — a $1.7M valuation.
Mark Cuban agreed to invest $250,000 for 30% equity, valuing the company at $833,333. The deal closed after the show.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S5E25Apr 18, 2014
- Ask
- $250,000for 15%
- Ask Valuation
- $1.7M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $250,000
- Equity
- 30%
- Valuation
- $833,333
Mark Cuban