3. Goal Middle school students grade 6-8 will be taking a virtual field trip to the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California.San Diego Zoo 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.

4. 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.

5. 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*

6. 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.

8. More Places to Visit: Click on a picture

9. 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?