ACT - Zoo Animals1

2 ZOO ANIMALS Many zoo animals are often listed as an endangered species. They would not be seen in the typical veterinary clinic so taking care of them is considered a veterinary specialty occupation. Much of the job revolves around preventative medicine. If you choose this pathway you will always be learning more about the health care of wild animals, which helps the animals in the collection, and conserves them in the wild.

ACT - Zoo Animals3 ZOO ANIMALS This presentation identifies only a few common species found. Additional resources are listed at the end of the presentation.

ACT - Zoo Animals4 Amur Tiger Asiatic Lion

ACT - Zoo Animals5 Cheetah Leopard

ACT - Zoo Animals6 African Elephant

ACT - Zoo Animals7 Bactrian Camel Grevy’s Zebra

ACT - Zoo Animals8 Gorilla Chimpanzee

ACT - Zoo Animals9 Goeldi’s Monkey Golden Monkeys

ACT - Zoo Animals10 Polar Bears Giant Panda

ACT - Zoo Animals11 ZOO ANIMALS How many zoo animals do you know? Edinburgh Zoo – List of approximately 127 different animals. San Diego Zoo – Several educational links.

ACT - Zoo Animals12 Phone: Toll Free (800) or (940) Address: 2701 Hartlee Field Road, Denton, TX Fax: (940)