Any ways to get Animate Object as a wizard?

[Zombimode]

Animated objects are a staple in fiction, often associated with magic or a wizard. But in D&D Animate Object is mostly a divine spell. Yeah, Bards get it.

But is there a way for wizards to get their hands on this spell? Or, failing that, how can Wizards achieve something similar?

[Keld Denar]

Prestige Bard with ranks in Perform: Bassoon!

Helps if you are an anthropomophic mouse, though.

EDIT: Don't forget to get proficieny with axes!

[sreservoir]

arcane disciple. extra spell.

recaster. wyrm wizard.