A day at the zoo is always a fun memory for moms and kids. There are so many sights, sounds, and smells to take in. When kids see an animal they’ve only encountered in books or on a nature show, their eyes light up, and the world becomes a little more vivid. Next time you take your little one to the zoo, bring iMOM’s zoo scavenger hunt to add a fun activity to an already exciting day.
Our zoo scavenger hunt is simple. Print it (for free) and review the squares before you start the day. If your child can read, let him hold the paper and check off animals that have the features on the grid. If you’ve got a preschooler, remind her of what’s on the paper throughout the day and give cues like, “Don’t forget to look for an animal with horns and one with spots!”
A zoo scavenger hunt is a sweet way to make memories while helping your child sharpen observation skills, learn about animals, and work on reading. For kids who know how to write, you can ask them to keep track of what animal they find for each characteristic. Was the plant-eating animal a giraffe, a rhino, or that squirrel that scampered by on the sidewalk and stole some of your popcorn? What about the one that’s checked the “cute” box? Was that the meerkat, the koala, or the baby chimp? If you go to the zoo often, you can bring the printable and try to find different animals for each square on each visit. Who knows what corners of the zoo this hunt will take you to?
If you love the outdoors, you’ll love our camping scavenger hunt and our nature scavenger hunt. We have around 20 more scavenger hunts, so print your favorite today.
