Explore & Grow: Reptile Zoo Scale up the learning on your next zoo trip! This print-and-go packet turns reptile exhibits into rich observation and writing opportunities. Students spot patterns on scales, compare species (snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodilians), connect habitats to adaptations (heat lamps, humidity, camouflage), and capture their thinking with age-friendly prompts. Flexible by grade band, it blends science, vocabulary, and quick sketches—perfect before, during, or after your visit.

What’s inside (highlights)

• Observation logs & sketch-and-label pages

• Species ID prompts (snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodilians)

• Habitat ↔ adaptation checks (desert, rainforest, wetlands; ectothermy)

• Compare/contrast tasks (reptiles vs. amphibians; venomous vs. non-venomous)

• Short writing/reflection prompts and vocabulary boosters

How to use Preview key terms (reptile, ectotherm, shed, enclosure, venomous/non-venomous), bring clipboards for quick sketches and tally counts during your visit, then wrap up with a compare/contrast write-up or a simple food-chain diagram back in class. Print only the pages you need by grade level.