Introduction

** Introduction ** A zoo is a sanctuary where animals live safely in captivity. Zoos have many purposes, the main ones are: · to entertain and provide recreation for people · to educate people about animals and their habitats · to protect and increase the population of endangered animals · to provide opportunities for scientists to study and learn more about animals.

Zoos are a type of theme park. Zoos are usually divided up into different habitats. As people walk around a zoo they observe the different animals in each of the different habitats. Many of you have visited a real zoo, and you have your own ideas of what a zoo should look like and the types of animals that should be on display.

In this task you will learn about zoos, animals and their habitats, and how zoos are helping endangered animals.