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Zoology Activities and Resources for Kids

It doesn't matter if it's cute furry mammals or creepy crawly insects, most kids love learning about animals. In this post I've compiled all of my zoology related blog posts and printable resources, plus links to some of my favorite books, videos, and websites for learning about the animal kingdom.




Blog Posts

Learning About Birds

Links to loads of activity ideas and resources for teaching your kids about birds


Learning About Penguins

Information, resources, and activity ideas for studying penguins


Learning About Hummingbirds

Information, resources, and activity ideas for studying hummingbirds


Learning About Ducks and Other Waterfowl

Information, resources, and activity ideas for studying waterfowl


Learning About Herons and Egrets

Information, resources, and activity ideas for studying herons and egrets


Learning About Eagles and Other Raptors

Information, resources, and activity ideas for studying raptors


Learning About Owls

Activities, resources, and information for studying owls


Learning About Bird Flight and Migration

Hands-on activity ideas for learning about avian flight and migration


Learning About Bird Nests

Learn all about the different types of nests that birds make, plus instructions for a hands-on learning activity


Learning About Birds: the Relationship Between Beak and Diet

Learn about common bird beak types and the relationship between beak type and diet with this fun hands-on activity


Avian Egg Investigation

Activities and resources for learning about bird eggs


Feather Investigation

Activities and resources for learning about feathers


Ladybug Lifecycle Craft

Instructions for a simple ladybug lifecycle craft


All About Butterflies

Activities and resources for learning about butterflies


All About Snails!

Activities and resources for learning about snails


Activities and Resources for Learning About Jellyfish

Information, activities, and links to videos about jellyfish


Learning About the Mesozoic Era- The Age of the Dinosaurs

Information, activities, and resources for learning about dinosaurs and the other animals of the Mesozoic Era


Learning About Prehistoric Animals- The Paleozoic Era

Information, activities, and resources for learning about all the fascinating animals of the Paleozoic Era


Learning About Prehistoric Animals- The Cenozoic Era

Information, activities, and resources for learning about the animals of the Cenozoic Era (includes early Cenozoic animals, ice age animals, and early man)



Printables

All About Birds Printable Unit Study

Learn all about bird beaks, nests, eggs, the avian lifecycle, bird anatomy, migration, feathers and more with this 33-page printable unit study. Includes 14 informational pages, vocabulary words, 4 diagram posters, worksheets, a crossword puzzle, a word search, 2 art activities, a STEM activity, instructions for several hands-on activities, and more!


All About Insects Learning Pack

Learn all about what makes an insect an insect, insect classification, insect anatomy, metamorphosis, pollinators, and more with this 21-page printable learning pack. Includes 6 informational sheets, butterfly fact cards, an insect order sorting chart, a crossword puzzle, a word search, a coloring page, vocabulary words, journaling sheets, and more!


Zoology Vocabulary Pack

This 17-page zoology vocabulary pack includes: 45 flash cards with zoology related vocabulary words and definitions, 4 posters, 2 worksheets, a crossword puzzle, and notebooking sheets.


All About Snails Printable Unit Study

Learn all about snail anatomy, snail diets, types of snails, snail habitats, snail adaptations and more! Includes informational reading sheets, science posters/diagrams, writing prompts, instructions for 2 hands-on learning activities, vocabulary words, coloring sheets, a crossword puzzle, and more!


Insect Family Tree Sorting Chart

Introduce your kids or students to the world of entomology with this insect family tree sorting chart. It teaches children about the most well-known insect orders and about how insects evolved over time. Includes an insect family tree and an insect family tree sorting chart.


Butterfly Lifecycle Coloring Sheet

Learn about the lifecycle of a butterfly with this free coloring sheet.


Owl Digestion Diagram Poster

Owl digestion diagram- perfect for owl pellet dissections and bird studies!


Feather Anatomy Worksheet

Learn about the parts of a feather with this free cut and paste worksheet.


Animals of the Rainforest Cut & Paste Activity

Free cut and paste worksheet about the layers of the Amazon Rainforest and the animals that live there. 


How Penguins Stay Warm and Dry Activity

Learn about how penguins stay warm and dry in the frigid waters around Antarctica with this simple coloring activity.


Additional Resources

YouTube Channels:

Brave Wilderness

Wild Kratts

Animal Fact Files

Houston Zoo

NatGeoWild

Live Animal Cams for Homeschoolers
(this one technically isn't a channel, but a list of channels)


Books:

National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia

Usborne World of Animals

The National Geographic Everything series

DK Animal Encyclopedia


Websites:

National Geographic Kids- Animals

DK Find Out- Animals and Nature

Ducksters- Animals

Animal Fact Guide

Audubon for Kids


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