Ueno Zoo

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ueno-zoo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ueno Zoo built?1882
2. How big is Ueno Zoo?14.3 hectares (35 acres)
3. What is the location?Taito, Tokyo, Japan
4. What is the governing body?Tokyo Metropolitan Government
5. Why is Ueno Zoo important for conservation?The zoo breeds endangered species and helps keep their populations alive outside their natural homes. This work supports global efforts to protect animals from threats like habitat loss and poaching.
6. How can I visit Ueno Zoo?Ueno Zoo is located in Ueno Park and can be reached easily by many train lines. Visitors can walk around the park to see the animals and learn about wildlife.

Zoological Institution: An establishment that houses animals for scientific study, conservation, and public exhibition.
Ex-situ Conservation: Conservation efforts that take place outside of an organism's natural habitat, such as in zoos or botanical gardens.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Urban Ecology: The study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment in urban areas.