Learn all about the lowland tapir by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, conservation efforts, and other unique...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a young woman named Zoe who works with animal habitats at the zoo. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Red pandas are named after their fire-red coat that is also blended with white and black to provide perfect camouflage in the wild. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about this endangered animal.

These large mammals live in the bush country, grasslands, and woodlands of Africa. Use this resource to discover many other unique facts about this endangered animal.

Lincoln Park Zoo presents facts on the snowy owl, including its physical description, it's habitat, it's niche, and it's life history.

Young readers and beginning English language learners will enjoy this short animated story about zoo animals. See wonderful pictures matched to the words for lions, polar bears, giraffes, monkeys, elephants, and more.

This guide to the animals at the Forest Park Zoo was created by 1st grade students at the Alice B. Beal Magnet School in Springfield, Massachusetts, and was part of a Learning expedition on animals. Students, through fieldwork...

This site leads students through the process of designing a new animal habitat for a local zoo. The students are guided through the entire process, from design to presentation. A rubric is also provided for a self-evaluation of the...

This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights habitat, general information, and fun facts about birds. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.

This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights general information and fun facts about reptiles; this information can be sorted by diet or region where they live. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.

This is the homepage for Folly Farm near Pembrokeshire, Wales. This farm has bottle feeding and is similar to a petting zoo of farm animals.

Find out about a reintroduction program of the captive Perdido Key Beach Mouse implemented at Palm Beach Zoo.

The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the cape buffalo focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.

This writing lesson is fashioned after Harry Potter's encounter with a communicative boa constrictor at the zoo. Inspired by Rowling's original idea, students will be asked to create a three-part story about an original magical animal...

An article about the US and Canadian zoos using apps to teach apes is a springboard for this creative activity. Pre-reading questions, the article from Reuters, and follow-up summary in addition to grammar exercises make up a complete...

This zoo is primarily a collection of wild animals indigenous to the tropical forests of Belize. At the bottom of the page, the animals are organized into 3 categories: mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Learn animal facts about habitat, behavior, speed, and appetite, and most importantly, discover the threats that these amazing animals face today.

Learn animal facts about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and diet of the monarch butterfly.

Alex Hawes's article deals with a variety of topics related to primates language and communication skills. Several of the topics covered in the article include Animal Linguists, When Monkey Talks People Listen, Ape Bilinguists, and more.

This site provides a general overview of the hippopotamus. Content takes a look at what this animal eats, where it lives, who its predators are, and more. Several audio and video clips are also available.

Here you can find a general overview of the duck-billed platypus. Content explores what this animal eats, where it lives, how its social life is structured, how it raises its young, and more.

This instructional activity will help young scholars become aware of how animals use their colors to their advantage. After a discussion and activity about the importance of different animals' colors, students will participate in a...

Practice spelling the Spanish numbers 100-1000. Transform the numerals to numbers that you place in front of the names of different zoo animals. Great practice with changing the endings on hundreds and the number one to match the nouns...

Explore the "many worlds of hidden microbes" in different areas of the Microbe Zoo: DirtLand, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and WaterWorld. A fun and informative resource that sheds light on the role of microbes in our...