The other side of the zoo fence Additional Information
For history and other information about zoos, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoo (Wikipedia).
To learn more about the Denver Zoo’s Predator Ridge exhibit, visit www.denverzoo.org/about/newConstruction.asp.
Read about the Minnesota Zoo and its soon-to-open exhibit on Russia’s Grizzly Coast at www.mnzoo.com/guests/RGC/rgc.asp.
To find out more about the San Francisco Zoo, go to www.sfzoo.org/.
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Power Words
conservation The protection and management of Earth’s natural resources, such as forests, mineral deposits, and water, and of the wildlife that depends on them.
exotic Things or experiences that are foreign, alien, or different.
habitat the area or natural environment in which an animal or plant normally lives, such as a desert, coral reef, or freshwater lake. A habitat can often be home to many different organisms.
predator An animal that lives by capturing and eating other animals.
primate Any of various mammals having a highly developed brain, eyes facing forward, a shortened nose and muzzle, and opposable thumbs. Primates usually live in groups with complex social systems. Lemurs, monkey, apes, and humans are all primates.
taxonomy The scientific classification of organisms into specially named groups based on shared characteristics and natural relationships.
terrain Land or a geographic area, often described by their features, such as hills, perhaps a desert, or woods.
zoologists Scientists who study animals.
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