Scavenger Hunt of the Alaskan Zoo

Scavenger Hunt of The Alaskan Zoo

The following activity requires your team to accurately name the animals described below by visiting Alaska’s only zoo. Once the name of the animal is found, a series of questions on that animal must be also answered. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. Obviously a real visit of the zoo would be out of the question! Fortunately for you, though, we can visit a virtual equivalent and learn about the various animals and their habitat. The virtual tour of the zoo can be found at Alaska Zoo Website. Upon the cue of your teacher you will proceed. Your teacher will determine the time limitations for this activity. Good luck to you all!

Animal # 1

• My scientific name is the Alopex and I am a cousin of the wolf.
• How much do I weigh?
• What type of “vore” am I? (Carnivore, Omnivore, Herbivore)
• What are females of my specie called?

Animal # 2

A) There are two subspecies of me and I resemble a bison.

• What do I eat to survive?
• What is my primary predator?
• My specie often travels in large herds. How large can a herd be?

Animal # 3

• Santa appreciates this animal.
• In North America I am know as?
• Both females and males of this specie have what?
• How many known herds of this animal are there in Alaska?
• How many hours does it take for a newborn calf to stand?

Animal # 4

• I am on the American National Emblem.
• I came to the Alaskan zoo in 1973, who am I?
• How much do I weigh?
• What is my wing span?
• Is it legal to possess my feathers?

Animal # 5

• I am a very popular and large arctic animal.
• What is the weight of an average male and female of this specie?
• What colour is my skin?
• 60% of my specie lives where?
• What is the population of this specie in Alaska?
• What agreement was signed to protect this specie? When was it signed?

Animal # 6

• This specie is very numerous around the Kenai Peninsula.
• How far can this specie dive below water to eat aquatic plants?
• How fast can this specie run?
• What do the males of this specie lose every year? How heavy may they be?

TOTAL / 29 Points