In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo offers a photo and information on the social and eatings habits, appearance, habitat, and other characteristics of the reticulated giraffe, the tallest animal in the world.

Provides brief facts about the Tammar wallaby, a kangaroo-like animal found in Australia.

This article gives a good overview of the topic of captive animal enrichment -- keeping captive animals healthy and thriving. Good for those interested in animal welfare, animal keeping occupations, or a general interest in the whole...

As part of the Invertebrates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Chambered Nautilus. Topics covered in the overview include Physical description, Life span, Predators,...

The National Zoo features a selection of live animal cams including a live animal cam of Amazon river fishes. In addition to the live cam, this site features information and pictures of other life associated with Amazonia.

As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the giant anteater. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet,...

Highlights various facts and interesting information on the Grevy's Zebra. In addition to several pictures, the page provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction and more.

This resource provides a general overview of the chimpanzee. The content includes a focus on the ape's habitat, diet, life cycle and social structure, special adaptations, and status in the wild.

This complete site presents a wealth of information in fact sheet format. In addition, find out how Native Americans viewed the Gila monster and how a component of its venom is being investigated as a possible drug to treat type-2 diabetes.

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

Investigate the evolution of the heart and circulatory system in mammals by studying the anatomy of hearts in other animals. Create models of the hearts of fish, amphibians and mammals.

A collection of facts and links on the field of zoology. The facts cover what zoology is, the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate animals studied in zoology, scientific names for animals, where zoologists work, zoos around the...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Kara who met a giant gorilla at the zoo. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about gorillas in captivity who are dying from a disease that affects their hearts. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This resource offers information about the African Lion, including scientific information, description, habitat and more.

In these games, you will move the animals who live in Switch Zoo to their original home continent or ocean.

Wouldn't it be great to spend your day watching animals in their natural habitat or as natural as zoos can make the habitat? Being a zoologist or wildlife biologist does just that. Find out what education you need for this career in this...

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...

Site sponsored by Seaworld and Busch Gardens discusses what it's like to work with animals at their parks as well as zoo careers in general.

The National Zoo features a selection of live animal cams including a live animal cam of the zoo's flamingo flock. In addition to the live cam, this site features information and pictures of other bird life at the zoo.

As part of the Primates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Goeldi's Monkey. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet,...

As part of the Invertebrates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Cnidarians. Topics covered in the overview include Habitat, Getting Physical, One Way Street, and Simple Plan.

As part of the small mammals exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Banded Mongoose. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat,...

As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Clouded Leopard. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat,...