Explore zoos and the change in animal care, and research the physiology and habitats of polar bears. Investigate the difference between what is essential to survive and what is desirable in an enriched environment.

Explore the history of zoos, and design blueprints for an enriched "new zoo." Research genetic problems in captive animals.

In this lesson plan, the mentor text utilized is Deborah Guarino's book, Is Your Mama a Llama?, with the focus of sentence fluency. Each student will think of an animal that that has the same initial sound as his/her name. Using the...

This resource offers extensive information about amphibians. Visitors can click on the listed amphibians for further information.

This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.

Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...

Photos and video of a gorilla enjoying an Easter egg hunt at a zoo in Cincinnati. Includes video.

A fact sheet about the straw-colored fruit bat. The facts include a physical description, where they can be found, what they eat, and their reproduction habits. Also included are facts about special adaptations that the fruit bat has.

This site provides detailed information on the Siberian Tiger. Information includes what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and how many cubs they have. Additional information about special adaptations they have.

An excellent account of the Common Barn Owl. This site provides information on the owl's description, status, habitat, niche, life history, as well as facts on special adaptations they have acquired.

This site about the Baringo Giraffe, provides information ranging from a detailed description to special adaptations that the giraffe has developed. A good site for student research.

A detailed overview of the Cinereous Vulture. Overview includes a physical description, their niche and habitat in the wild, and their life history. Facts about special adaptations they have had to make in order to survive.

Offers great information of the West African Dwarf Crocodile. Information includes what they look like, where they are found, what they eat, and how often they reproduce. Special adaptations that the crocodile has made are also included.

Get the facts about the Bactrian Camel. Information includes where it lives in the wild, its niche environment, what its diet consists of, what it looks like as well as its reproduction habits.

This site provides a detailed account of the Micronesian Kingfisher. Provides facts on the physical description, habitat, niche, and life history of the Micronesian Kingfisher.

Learn the difference found in this species of zebra, where it is found in the wild, how it has adapted to its niche environment, what it eats, and its reproduction habits.

This resource provides information on what the Green Tree Python looks like, where it can be found, what it eats, and how often it reproduces.

Short introduction to animals explains the important traits that all animals share and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.

This San Diego Zoo resource is a webpage about the Babirusa. Students will learn about characteristics such as the diet, habitat and size of this animal.

A lesson plan where students work together to create a Kindergarten Zoo hall display or alphabet book while learning the alphabet.

Get acquainted with the unusual aardvark by reading this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and other characteristics that define this nocturnal...

Learn all about the binturong by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide provides information on the appearance, habitat, and eating habits of this well adapted animal.

Find out more about the Przewalksi's horse by taking a look at this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide offers details on the appearance, social and eating habits, breeding, and...

Learn all about the Asian small-clawed otter by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on the appearance, habitat, breeding, and social behaviors of this...