Zoocademy
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Lesson: Nature Exploration
In this episode of Zoocademy, Ron Magill teaches us about nature exploration and the best place to explore at Zoo Miami - The Wings of Asia Aviary.
Lesson: Behavioral Adaptations
In this episode of Zoocademy you will learn all about behavior adaptations, or, things animals do in the wild that better their chances of survival! From lizards basking in the sun to raise their body temperatures to meerkats standing on their hind legs to watch out for predators.
Lesson: Physical Adaptations
Learn about the physical qualities in animals that help them adapt to their environment.
Lesson: Meerkats
Learn about these very hard-working and cooperative group animals - meerkats.
Lesson: Producers and Consumers
Discover the differences between Producers and Consumers in the animal kingdom and how they play a vital role in the circle of life.
Lesson: Gopher Tortoise
Discover the amazing Gopher Tortoise, the official state tortoise of Florida, and the only land tortoise native to the state.
Lesson: Animal Orders/Classifications
Learn about the differences between reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Lesson: Lowland Gorillas
Learn about lowland gorillas and how you can save these gentle giants in the wild!
Previous Lessons:
Rhinoceros Iguanas, Zoo Reopening, and Porcupines
Lesson: Rhinoceros Iguana
Today, Ron introduces us to "Fat Boy", and teaches us about the endangered rhinoceros iguana!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts
Today, learn how to make your own color-changing chameleon!
Lesson: Zoo Miami Re-Opens!
Zoo Miami has reopened to the public and Ron helps us get ready to return by teaching us about the new rules and guidelines!
Final Lesson - Lesson 27: Porcupines
Today, Ron teaches us about the largest rodent in the entire continent of Africa - the African crested porcupine! This is our final installment of Zoocademy and we hope you had as much fun as we did learning from home! We look forward to seeing you at Zoo Miami again soon. We will be reopening to the general public on June 1, and are currently open to Zoo Members (must RSVP online!). Visit our website to learn more about our new rules and to get your tickets!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts
Today we're making our own cute paper craft porcupine!
This week's Zoocademy lessons are sponsored by :
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Animal Care, Animal Nutrition, Galapagos Tortoises, and Yoga
Lesson: Animal Care
Learn all about animal diets, and the different types of "eaters" in the wild!
Lesson: Animal Nutrition
Go behind the scenes of the Animal Nutrition Center to see how our animals' special diets and meals are prepared.
Lesson: Galapagos Tortoises
In today's video, Ron Magill introduces us to "Goliath" the Galapagos tortoise and teaches us more about his species!
In today's lesson & activities, you'll learn all about "locomotion" and how different animals move and travel!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
Get ready for a new Zoocademy segment, where you make something fun out of recycled materials! Today, we'll create a cute tortoise and learn the differences between them & turtles.
Yoga Lesson
Feeling stressed and cooped up at home? Try out these Zoo Yoga poses with the whole family! Channel your inner animals and get wild!
African Elephants, Giraffes, King Vultures, and Yoga
Lesson: African Elephants
In today's video, Ron Magill teaches us about African elephants and introduces us to "Peggy" and "Mabel."
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
In this Zoocademy segment, you can make something fun out of recycled materials! Today, we'll create an elephant scene with paint, a plastic bag, and leaves!
Lesson: Giraffes
Today we will be learning about the tallest land mammal on earth - the giraffe!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
In this Zoocademy segment, you can make something fun out of recycled materials! Today, we'll create a fun animal-themed organizer for your pens, pencils, art supplies and more!
Lesson: King Vultures
Today, Ron introduces us to "Aztec" and teaches us about one of the largest New World vultures – King Vultures, one of nature's misunderstood creatures!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
Springtime is for the birds! This weekend, you can craft your very own bird-feeder out of a recycled plastic bottle!
Yoga Lesson
Feeling stressed and cooped up at home? Try out these Zoo Yoga poses with the whole family! Channel your inner animals and get wild!
This week's Zoocademy lessons sponsored by:
Burmese Pythons, Koalas, and Sloth Bears
Lesson: Burmese Pythons
In today's video, Ron Magill teaches us more about the Burmese python and its threats to Florida's ecosystem as an invasive species. He also dispels some common misconceptions about snakes!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
In today's segment, we'll be creating a "scrappy snake" out of your leftover scraps of construction paper!
Lesson: Koalas
In today's video, Ron Magill brings us a little bit of hope as he teaches us about this iconic Australian marsupial - the tree climbing koala!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
In today's segment, we'll be creating a cute origami koala out of construction paper!
Lesson: Sloth Bears
In today's video, Ron Magill introduces us to "Hank" and teaches us about the amazing insect-loving sloth bear!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
In today's segment, we'll be creating a cute bear face out of paper!
This week's Zoocademy lessons are sponsored by:
Sloths, Earth Day, and Pelicans
Lesson: Sloths
In today's video, Ron Magill teaches us about the world's slowest mammal– the sloth!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
Gather some leaves, tape or glue, paper, a marker, and try creating some fun animal shapes!
Lesson: 50 Years of Earth Day!
Happy 50 Years of Earth Day! In today's video, Ron Magill talks about the wonders of nature and wildlife, the importance of conservation, and why we do what we do here at Zoo Miami. Plus, he answers some of the questions we've received from our zoo fans!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
In this segment, we'll be making a DIY planter out of recycled plastic bottles!
Lesson: Pelicans
In today's video Ron Magill teaches us about pelicans, unique water birds with a pouch under their bills!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
In this segment, we'll put those plastic bottles to good use by creating DIY wind spinners!
This week's Zoocademy lessons are sponsored by:
Eurasian Eagle Owls, Lions, and Black Rhinos
Lesson: Eurasian Eagle Owls
In today's video, Ron Magill teaches us about one of the largest owls around the world - the wide-eyed Eurasian eagle owl!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
Whooooo's ready to make their own cute paper owl?!
Lesson: Lions
In today's video, Ron Magill teaches us about these fierce and social African cats - lions!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
For today's project, we're making a cute paper lion!
Lesson: Black Rhinos
In today's video, Ron Magill introduces us to "Toshi," the oldest black rhino in the country, and teaches us about these highly endangered herbivores!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
For today's project, we'll have some fun creating a DIY ring toss game!
This week's Zoocademy lessons are sponsored by:
Harpy Eagles, Arabian Oryx, and Chimpanzees
Lesson: Harpy Eagle with Ron & LEBO
In today's video, we will be learning and drawing with Ron Magill & LEBO the most powerful bird of prey on earth!
Art Project
For today's project, download the harpy eagle drawing by LEBO and color it in. Make sure to share it on social media using #zoocademy.
Lesson: Arabian Oryx Neonatal Exam
In today's video, we will be going behind the scenes to observe a neonatal exam performed on a baby Arabian oryx!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
Create your own DIY "seed bombs" by blending up recycled scraps of paper!
Lesson: Chimpanzees
In today's video, we will be learning about our closest living relative - the chimpanzee! Plus, Ron Magill answers some questions from our Zoocademy students!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts Project
Create your own DIY piggy banks out of recycled plastic bottles!
This week's Zoocademy lessons are sponsored by:
Stay tuned, because our next four Zoocademy lessons are being taken over by Dinosaurs!
Dinosaurs
Lesson: Dinosaurs - Part 1
DINOSAURS have taken over! In the first of a four-part takeover, Ron teaches us about the Quetzalcoatlus, Suchumimus, and the Dilophosaurus!
Art Project
Let's make our own flying pterodactyl paper craft!
Lesson: Dinosaurs - Part 2
In this second installment of the DINOSAUR takeover, Ron Magill introduces us to more mighty dinosaurs like the Edmontonia, Triceratops, and Utahraptor! Plus, Ron answers some questions from our Zoocademy students!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts
Let's make our own paper plate dinosaurs!
Lesson: Dinosaurs - Part 3
In this third installment of the DINOSAUR takeover, Ron Magill introduces us to more mighty dinosaurs like the Stegosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, and Diabloceratops! Plus, Ron answers some questions from our Zoocademy students!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts
Let's make our own cute paper dinosaurs!
This week's Zoocademy lessons are sponsored by:
Dinosaurs, Gorillas, and Grevy's Zebras
Lesson: Dinosaurs - Part 4
In this fourth and final installment of the DINOSAUR takeover, Ron Magill introduces us to more mighty dinosaurs like the Deinonychus, Megalosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts
Today, we're using old tissue boxes to make our very own dino feet to stomp around in!
Lesson: Gorillas
Today, Ron introduces us to two brothers, "Barney" and "Shango", and teaches us about the largest of the great apes - gorillas!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts
Today, learn how to make your own wind chimes using recyclable items around the house!
Lesson: Grevy's Zebras
Today we will be learning about the largest of three species of zebra - the endangered Grevy's zebra!
"Trash to Treasure" - Arts & Crafts
Today, learn how to make your own paper roll zebra!
This week's Zoocademy lessons are thanks to the generous support of :
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