Zoo

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/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. What is a zoo and why do people visit them?A zoo is a special park where many animals from around the world live in carefully designed homes. People visit to see the animals, learn about them, and help protect their lives.
2. How do zoos help protect endangered animals?Zoos run breeding programs that keep endangered animals healthy and ready to be released back into the wild when their homes are safe again. They also support projects that protect animals in their natural places.

In-situ Conservation: Conservation efforts that take place within the natural habitat of the species being protected.
Ex-situ Conservation: Conservation efforts that take place outside the natural habitat, such as in zoos or botanical gardens.
Environmental Enrichment: The process of providing stimuli and challenges to animals in captivity to encourage natural behaviors and improve psychological well-being.