The Task

I. In order to prepare for this trek, you must research

* why zoos exist,

Look up the definition of a zoo.

* what types of animals are currently housed in zoos,

Indianapolis Zoo

Oakland Zoo

Cincinnati Zoo (animals and plants)

* and the type of habitats the animals require.

Habitat Site

II. Once you have found the answers to these questions,

* you must choose one specific animal for your zoo and become the zoo's expert for this animal.

Indianapolis Zoo

Vitrual Zoo

Zoo in the Wild

Animal Bytes from Sea World

Here are several other sites to explore:

Geographic for Kids	Animal Gallery Images	Read the Zoo articles on-line
Zoo books	Oregon Zoo	Oakland Zoo (AtoZ)
Nature Guide	National Geographic	Animal Bytes 1 or Animal Bytes 2

"Surf"ari Home

Created by Cindy Newton

Last updated: April 26, 2007