The Toledo Zoo - Lesson Resources

Learning Resources

Great learning resources covering a variety of topics and activities
The Toledo Zoo's Education Department has created several informative lessons and activites that educators can use both in their own classrooms and at the Zoo during field trips. The documents are available for general use and have been provided below as PDF files.

Please note: some lessons encourage activities at specific Zoo locations. Before planning a field trip where those lessons are incorporated, educators can contact The Toledo Zoo at 419-385-5721 to inquire if the exhibit(s) will be accessible. Weather, construction, and other factors may influence whether or not an exhibit is open.

PDF Files:

General Lessons and Exercises
Animal Classification
Finger Challenge
Generic Menu 1
Generic Menu 2
The Big Squeeze (impact of human population growth on natural resources and habitats)

African Savanna African Savanna Teacher Overview African Savanna Scavenger Hunt African Savanna Adaptation Fascination African Savanna Biome-Home		Amphibians Amphibian Background Habitat and Characteristics of Frogs and Toads How to Hide a Frog Metamorphosis of Frogs and Toads
Arctic Arctic Activities Polar Bear Aware Staying Cozy When Its Cold		Birds Bird Overview Bird Adaptations Bird Characteristics
Cats Cat Overview Cat Behaviors Cat Characteristics Cat Scavenger Hunt		Fish Fish Overview Fish Niches Fish Structures and Characteristics
Plants Plant Overview Plant Characteristics Plant Life Cycles		Primates Primate Overview Primate Classification Primate Differences Primate Scavenger Hunt
Sloth Bear Sloth Bear Overview		Wolves Wolves Overview Wolves Characteristics Wolves Social Behavior