National Zoo and Aquarium Month

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month. It’s a great time to show your support for your favorite aquarium or zoo…or both!

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month

This observance is celebrated annually in June to honor the role that zoos and aquariums play in the conservation and research of animal and fish species. People are encouraged to visit zoos and aquariums to learn about animals and marine life. 

April 8 is National Zoo Lovers Day

April 8 is a day to celebrate the contributions zoos have in our society. You can celebrate by taking a day outing to the zoo and visiting the diverse animals. 

King Cobra | Zoo Minutes

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According to this segment, the king cobra is the largest of all venomous snakes, and it is potentially one of the most deadly snakes. This snake is known as the only snake to construct a nest. This...
African Lion | Zoo Minutes

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This segment explores the largest and most powerful of the African carnivores, the African lions. Male lions are known for their tawny manes, which eventually grow darker with age. Lionesses do not...
Polar Bear | Zoo Minutes

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One of the largest land carnivores on the earth can be found around the coasts, islands and floating ice of the Arctic regions of the world. This animal is known as the polar bear. Although their cubs...
Next Step en Français 209: Looking at Zoo Animals
Episode 209

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A variety of French vocabulary words that are used in the context of the zoo. Vocabulary used in this episode: Nouns of Animals monkey / le singe elephant / l’éléphant polar bear / l’ours polaire (m)...