The Philadelphia Zoo and Books

I’m going to brag a little about the Philadelphia Zoo.  They offer a number of great programs for children of all ages.  Many of the programs include not only a craft and information about different animals at the zoo, but they also include stories!  Parents, you don’t necessarily need to sign up to create a program like this, you can do it at home just as well!  Find a great children’s book about any animal that is featured at your local zoo and read it together with your kids.  You can then find a simple craft project online to do together as a family and visit the zoo and learn about the animal you read about!  It’s that simple!

If you need help with some suggestions, visit the local library and ask for a story about your favorite animal!  A few books being featured at the Philly Zoo include:

• Over in the Jungle by, Marianne Berkes
• From Head to Toe by, Eric Carle
• The Busy Tree by, Jennifer Ward
• I Wanna Iguana by, Karen Kaufman Orloff