TUNDRA TREK

17. I am the largest land mammal in the tundra and adult males can weigh over _______ kg and reach over ______ when standing on their hind legs. Also, did you know that while my fur appears to be _________ in colour, each hair is actually transparent and hollow and reflects sunlight. Who am I? __________ ________.

18. Snowy owls are the largest species of owl in North

America. Males are almost pure white, while females have dark bands. Why do you think they are different? Is the snowy owl you see a male or female?

Look closely around the exhibit… Why do you think there are no tall trees for the owl to perch in (Hint: think about the

environment they live in)? ________________.

EURASIA

19. No need for backpacks or lunch boxes with this animal, their two _________ store fat that can be converted to ___________ and ___________. A camel with two humps is called a _______________ camel.

20. How do snow leopards stay warm in temperatures as low as - 40°C? They have two coats (of fur)! A _______undercoat with a layer of long outer hairs on _______. What body part can they use on chilly nights to act like a scarf? Their __________.

CONSERVATION

21. What are some ways that you can help protect plants and animals? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Take a walk on the WILD side as you tour around the Zoo, exploring wildlife from around the world and uncovering the answers to the questions inside this scavenger hunt booklet.

WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt Instructions:

Take your time and read the questions carefully before you start your adventure. The questions may not be in the same order that you see the animals.

Don’t forget to read the signs too! They are a great source of information and may include a few answers.

Good luck and have FUN!

Indo-Malaya

Africa

Malayan Woods

Americas

Australasia

Tundra Trek

Eurasia

INDIAN RHINO PAVILION

1. Rhinos are the second heaviest land mammal in the world and are known for the ‘horn(s)’ on their nose. The Indian rhinoceros has ____ horn(s) and can also be recognized by it’s ___________ lip and ______________________ skin. Be sure to visit the white rhino in the African Savanna and compare the two species of rhino.

MALAYAN WOODS PAVILION

2. There are 140 species of butterflies in Ontario. How many species are there in Malaysia? ____ How many did you see today? ____

INDO-MALAYA PAVILION

3. I am considered the world’s longest snake. Who am I? _____________________________.

4. I spend most of my time swinging through the trees. To some people,

my name means “Person of the Forest.” Who am I? _______________________________. 5. I am a small, secretive amphibian and I like to live in moist areas. Like the poison dart frog, my brightly coloured skin is a warning to predators to stay away. I am a __________________ __________.

AFRICAN RAINFOREST PAVILION

6. Naked mole-rats are the only known mammal to live in a colony, just like termites, ants, and bees. Name two other characteristics that make mole-rats unique? ___________________ and ___________________.

7. While we love to dig all day long, one of the members of our ‘mob’ is

always on sentry duty, looking out for danger. Who are we?__________________________

8. Gorilla troops are led by a silverback male. Who is the leader of

our troop at the Zoo? _______________.Gorillas are great apes and are part of the primate family. Can you name another primate that is found in the African Rainforest Pavilion? ________________. How are the two species of primates different and

how are they the same? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________.

AFRICAN SAVANNA

9. My long neck reaches up into the tree tops, where my long, black __________ can reach out and grab the delicious leaves. I am a _______________. Humans have seven bones called ‘vertebrae’ in their neck, how many do we have? a) 7 b) 14 c) 21 d) 58

10. I am the fastest land mammal and can reach speeds of _______ km/h.

What animal am I? ____________________ . I share many similarities and differences with lions. Can you think of any?

________________________________________.

AMERICAS PAVILION 11. Over 50% of the world’s plant and animal species live in

rainforests. Every minute, ______ hectares of rainforest disappears.

12. At first glance, you might notice our shiny, pink scales.

Look closely though, what are we all missing? __________. Why might we not need these to survive? ___________________________________.

13. I belong to a family of “stinkers” along with skunks, weasels,

wolverines, and mink. I was born to play and love to swim and slide through mud and snow. Who am I? ___________ ______________.

AUSTRALASIA PAVILION

14. The word monotreme means ‘egg laying mammal’. Which mammal in this pavilion is a monotreme and what other characteristics make it unique?_____________________.

15. I am the largest lizard in the world and can kill prey as large as a

___________. Who am I? ______________ ________________. 16. Seahorses are a curious type of ________ and the males are known as

‘Mr. Mom’ because they give ‘birth’ to the young. They use their tail to wrap around objects, like seaweed, and stay in one place in the water, as their _______ are too small to allow them to swim against the current.