Directory of Zoos Resources

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This category contains non-commercial sites, of interest to kids and teens, about zoos, zoo animals, and visiting zoos. Some of the zoos may be 'virtual' zoos that young people can visit only online. Many are from real zoos around the world.

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• Virtual

Resources in This Category

• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

  http://www.desertmuseum.org/
  World-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden. Offers research programs, education programs, and volunteer job opportunities.

• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Especially for Kids

  http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/
  Play games, learn fun facts, read creature features, and find out about Los Coatis Club for Kids.

• Bristol Zoo Gardens

  http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/
  Offers an interactive map, special events, animal and zoo pictures and facts, habitats, zoo trails downloads, and jokes.

• Bronx Zoo

  http://www.bronxzoo.com/
  General information, zoo history, map, education program summary, animal photos and descriptions, and calendar of events. Part of The Wildlife Conservation Society.

• Brookfield Zoo Animals

  http://www.czs.org/Brookfield-ZOO/Zoo-Animals
  Includes field guides to learn about different animals, interactive activities, online magazine, and a map of the zoo.

• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

  https://columbuszoo.org/
  Information about mammals and birds around the world, conservation efforts, and what the zoo is doing to help.

• Fresno Chaffee Zoo

  https://www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/
  Visitor and animal information, education, and conservation features.

• Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens

  http://www.lazoo.org/
  Includes map, list of animals, information about the Botanical Gardens, special events, and volunteering opportunities.

• Owen and Mzee

  http://www.owenandmzee.com/
  Owen, a stranded baby hippo found unexpected friendship and fame when he was paired with Mzee, a 130 year-old Aldabra tortoise, who taught him about life, love and what it truly means to be happy. Located in Haller Park, Kenya. Includes media clips and photo gallery.

• Perth Zoo

  http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/
  Read and see different habitats and animals, download information sheets, learn about conservation programs, and what it takes to become a zoo keeper.

• Philadelphia Zoo: Animals

  http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/zoo/Meet-Our-Animals/Mammals.htm
  Learn about animal classes and their members, animal health and wellbeing, view videos, read blogs, listen to animal sounds, and ask a question.

• San Diego Zoo

  http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/
  Information about the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park includes exhibits, animals and plants, InternQuest, and helping wildlife.

• San Diego Zoo: Kid Territory

  http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
  Play games, make crafts, and perform science experiments. Also, find out about different jobs at the zoo and the animals that live there.

• Smithsonian National Zoological Park

  http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/
  Learn about the exhibits, species at the zoo, and conservation efforts. Take a virtual tour, watch web cams, and view photo galleries.

• The Living Desert

  http://www.livingdesert.org/
  Learn about deserts and the plants and animals that live there. Includes Starry Safari, Youth Tours, and Gecko Explorers.

• The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

  http://www.marylandzoo.org/
  Description of exhibits, animals, and a Kidzone that kids can access with parents' written permission.

• Twycross Zoo

  http://www.twycrosszoo.org/
  Includes virtual tour, slide show, map with descriptions and photographs, conservation and education programs, and stories about individual animals. In Twycross, Warwickshire, UK.

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