Welcome to the…

Introduction to the San Diego Zoo

Goal

Middle school students grade 6-8 will be taking

a virtual field trip to the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California.

The students will compile a Google document that discusses the various animals in the zoo, how the zoo helps with conservation and the

different habitats observed by the student.

What to do…• Create a Google document to share with your teacher

about the 9 exhibits explored on the tour.

• Title each exhibit on your Google document.

• Free journal about the animals, their habitats and any conservation issues discussed at that exhibit.

• Explore each exhibit thoroughly because there are videos, links and pictures too!

• Write 2 paragraphs of information about each exhibit.

Where to begin?

Visit all 9 exhibits• Polar Rim• Panda Canyon• Asian Passage• Outback• Lost Forrest• Elephant Odyssey• African Rocks• Urban Jungle• Discovery Outpost

*You can explore the exhibits in any order you like*

Exploring the zoo• To explore the exhibits of the zoo click on the yellow

stars.

• Search all the links, videos and pictures within the exhibit sites.

• Navigate your way around the zoo as much as you’d like.

• After you are done exploring each exhibit free journal about the animals, conservations and habitats on your Google document.

More Places to Visit: Click on a picture

Conclusion• What were 3 animals you encountered in your

favorite exhibit?

• Why are zoos such an important part of conservation?

• Why do zoos “classify” or organize the animals according to their habitats?