Zoos - Topics - British Council



	ABC ZOO A new animal has arrived at the ABC Zoo. Where will the zookeeper put the new animal? Read and listen to this short story and find out!

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	zoos

A zoo is a big park with lots of animals. The animals are usually from many different places around the world, and people can come and look at the animals. These days, zoos are important because they help us to learn about animals, and they also help to protect endangered animals. Practise words for animals that live in zoos - and design your own zoo!

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Not so easy =

For your little brother or sister =

		zoo animals 1
		Can you spell the names of six zoo animals? Hit the letters as they go past on balloons

		zoo animals 2
		There are ten zoo animals hidden in a wordsquare. Can you find the words?

		zoo animals 3
		What are the zoo animals? Guess the words and help the monkey!

		animal quiz
		How long do lions live in captivity? What's the largest type of penguin? Test your knowledge of animals...can you beat a friend? Try a quiz!

		animal countdown
		The animals have escaped! Can you help the zookeeper get them back in their cages? Play Animal Countdown

		we're going to the zoo
		"We're going to the zoo to see a kangaroo...and a lion too!" Listen to a song about what you can see at the zoo.

		the twins week
		Kim and Ken live at the zoo. Their dad is the zookeeper! Read and listen to a story about their typical week at the zoo.

		sam's secret zoo
		Sam loves animals and he has a secret zoo - in his garden! Read about Sam's secret zoo.

zoo animals

Match words and pictures.

Print activity (158KB)
Print answers (158KB)

describe an animal

Describe a zoo animal.

Print activity (80KB)

design a zoo

Can you design the perfect zoo?

Print activity (183KB)

animal flashcards

Print animals from the ABC Zoo
Animals A-D (527KB)
Animals E-H (524KB)
Animals I-L (476KB)
Animals M-P (488KB)
Animals Q-T (449KB)
Animals U-X (494KB)
Animals Y-Z (277KB)

For teachers

Teachers can find suggestions for zoo themed lessons on the British Council/BBC website Teaching English.