Download these free resources for use when you visit the Zoo!

• Classification
  There are two main groups of animals: vertebrates and invertebrates. Find out ways to determine the classification of animals.
  
  
• Animal enrichment
  What is animal enrichment?
  Animal enrichment is used in zoos as a way of enhancing the animal's environment that it lives in. Essentially it is giving the animals things such as toys, training, and furniture added to enclosures to encourage animals to act out natural behaviours. Learn more about enrichment and the reasons for theses activities here.
  
  
• Adaptations
  Animals (and plants) have adaptations (features of their bodies) that are matched to the habitat an animal lives.  Download this resource to find out more about the different types of adaptations and some of the reasons behind these structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations.
  
  
• Animal coverings
  Learn about the variety of animal coverings and vital roles they play in helping an animal’s survival. 
   
• Birds
  Find out more interesting facts about birds.
  
  
• Camouflage