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)?
WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
Scavenger Hunt
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.
Tundra Trek
Africa
Americas
Indo-Malaya
EURASIA
19. Even though 99% of the diet of the giant panda is
_________, a plant, their digestive system is more
similar to that of a carnivore. Giant pandas can spend
over ____ hours a day eating in order to get enough
nutrients to survive.
Be sure to visit the red pandas too! Even though both animals are
called pandas and eat bamboo, they are not related and have
many differences. Can you find any?
Eurasia
Malayan Woods
Australasia
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.
CONSERVATION
20. What are some ways that you can help protect plants and
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!
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 2 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? _______________ Gorillas are great apes and are part
of the primate family. Can you name another primate that 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 7 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.