1. Open a word document in Office 365.
Answer the questions in a complete sentence. If it is easier… you can copy the questions into your word document so you can see them as you answer them.
Share your document with me When you are finished.

2. BEFORE READING:
Have you ever been to a zoo? Which one? When? With whom? What was your experience like?
Why do you think that we have zoos? Explain…

3. Now READ the cover story. Then answer the following…
3. How has the Philadelphia Zoo’s Zoo360 program “changed the way humans and animals experience the zoo”? Summarize, using your own words.
4. According to the story, what can zoos do to better meet the needs of animals?

4. SHOULD ZOOS EXIST ???
Why or why not?
State your opinion, using details from the article as well as personal experiences to support your opinion.

5. 6. On a piece of paper, design an ideal zoo habitat for the animal of your choice, based on the information included in the cover story. (For example, habitats should incorporate natural vegetation., etc.)

6. To see the animals at Zoo360, go to www.timeforkids/zoos
To learn more:
Go to
Click on: Explore (at the top of the page)
Then: Zoo360 Animal Exploration Trails