Explore the sounds of the world's languages through the sounds of the world's animals. Includes sound bytes and related links.
This packet designed by the Fort Wayne Zoo for 1st grade classes is applicable for any zoo. It includes activities for pre-, during, and post- trips to the zoo, as well as background information about the animals, songs and games. The packet requires Adobe Acrobat Reader and may be easier to use if printed out. There is also a activity packet that is geared to pre-k classes that can be found at Walkers and Wrigglers.
Take a tour of the zoo and meet the animals. Select on an exhibit and meet the animals inside. See pictures and learn animal facts, description, life history, adaptations, habitats and more.
This site includes animal bytes, Q & A with "Ask Shamu", animal news, baby animals, aquatic safari, just for fun pages, specific animal information with scientific classes, eating, habitats, characteristics, and more, plus online teacher's guides for preschool through 12th grade classes.
Includes links to specific animals with rhymes, crafts, information and coloring printouts. Geared toward kindergarten through 3rd grade.
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Perpetual Preschool - Zoo Fun
The site includes songs, snack ideas, art activities, science activities, games and miscellaneous activities.
Each month the Oakland Zoo portrays an animal of the month with a fact sheet, diet, habitat, lifestyle, social facts, large picture and more. There is also archive to past animals of the month. This site is useful for teachers and all elementary grades.
Animal planet TV includes live video cams for a variety of animals in their natural habitat, a fun and games section, exploring animals by subject. This site is useful for teachers as well as all elementary students.
Take a virtual tour through the Minnesota Zoo and see the animals included on each of five different trails to follow. Learn about each animal's habitat, diet, adaptations, and description. Includes pictures.
An animated site that gives information on the different
parts of the animal by pointing to the body part. This site is geared toward
preschool through 2nd grade students.