Zoo School Live – Episode 1

Learn about Dude the box turtle from our amazing educator Marisa as we kick off our Zoo School Live video education program! And don't forget to visit the zoo's Facebook page every weekday at 11am for another great educational video with an interactive Q&A!

How can you tell if a box turtle is a boy or a girl?

Female box turtles don't have shells

Not Quite!

Male box turtles have bigger feet

Try Again!

Male box turtles have red eyes

That's Right!

Female box turtles have longer tails

Keep Guessing!

What kind of animal is a box turtle?

Mammal

Guess again!

Amphibian

Not Quite!

Reptile

That's right!

Some animals migrate for the winter, meaning they leave their homes to head south where the weather is warmer. Will Dude migrate for the winter?

Yes, he leaves when it gets cold here!

Try again!

No, he stays all winter long!

That's right!

How is Dude going to keep himelf warm over the winter?

Build a toasty fire

Try Again!

His turtle fur will keep him warm

Not quite!

Burrow under leaves, dirt and foliage

That's right!

Reptiles like Dude love to lay out in the sun on warm days. What do we call this behavior?

Basking

That's right!

Relaxing

Try again!

Tanning

Keep guessing!

Sleeping

Not Quite!

Dude's hard shell keeps him safe from any predators he may encounter. What is his shell made of?

Cartilage

So Close!

Fat

Not Quite!

Bone

That's Right!!

Hair

Keep Guessing!

We learned a lot of great words with Dude the box turtle! Can you find the words listed below? Use your mouse as a highlighter by clicking and dragging it across the word!

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