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Official Exam at the Stone Zoo
Dear Student,
Welcome to ZooU! To earn your diploma as an Honorary Zoo Expert, answer
the questions below as you explore the animals and their homes. Good luck!
Sincerely, The ZooU Faculty
1. My brother Smoky and I can run fast, climb trees and swim. Our perfect meal includes twigs, roots,
berries, some insects, and of course honey. Who am I?
Professor _ _ _ _ _ the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. You can tell I’m not a leopard by my rosette-shaped spots. In Guarani Indian, my name means “the
beast that kills in one leap.” Who am I?
______
3. My species became the official symbol of the United States back in 1782. You can find me in the
Yukon Creek at the zoo (I’m the one with the white head and tail!). Who am I?
____ _____
4. I was born in June 2015. I’m a big cat, but I don’t roar. I’m also known as a mountain lion and a
puma, and my first name happens to be my favorite color. Who am I?
Professor _ _ _ _ the _ _ _ _ _ _
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WORD BANK
Bald eagle
Bubba, the black bear
Reindeer
Jaguar Blue, the cougar
Penny, the otter
Peregrine falcon
Flamingos
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Official Exam at the Stone Zoo
5. There’s a reason we’re known for pulling Santa’s sleigh; we handle loads up to 300 pounds, and we
trek 12 to 34 miles a day. Who are we?
________
6. I can fly up to 200 miles per hour, making me the fastest animal in the world (sorry, cheetahs!).
Find me in the Treasures of the Sierra Madre at the zoo. Who am I?
_________
______
7. We communicate by honking (just like Massachusetts drivers!). Our long legs help us wade in
deeper water so we can catch shrimp, shellfish, algae and brine flies. Who are we?
__________
8. I can stay underwater for as long as 8 minutes, making me an excellent swimmer. I also love
burrowing in the snow, exploring riverbanks, and playing in general. Who am I?
Professor _ _ _ _ _ the _ _ _ _ _
For more fun animal facts, visit www.zoonewengland.org/kids-corner
WORD BANK
Penny, the otter
Peregrine falcon
3. Bald Eagle
4. Professor Blue,
the cougar
Reindeer
Jaguar Blue, the cougar
Flamingos
1. Professor Bubba,
the black bear
2. Jaguar
5. Reindeer
6. Peregrine falcon
ANSWER KEY
Bald eagle
Bubba, the black bear
7. Flamingos
8. Professor Penny,
the otter