Zoo School Live – Episode 4

Learn about Zeppelin the eastern screech owl from our amazing educator Laura as we continue our Zoo School Live! 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!

Camouflage is an adaptation that helps animals stay hidden. What colors and patterns does Zeppelin's camouflage mimic?

Grass on the ground

Not Quite!

Bark on a tree

That's Right!

Water in the ocean

Not Quite!

Sand in the desert

Keep Guessing!

In addition to camouflage, Zeppelin stays hidden by being as quiet as he can. What special adaptation helps him to do this?

His sharp talons

Guess again!

He only whispers

Not Quite!

Soft, noise-reducing feathers

That's right!

Owls have pretty impressive feathers, what are the ridges on their feathers called

Toes

Try again!

Rips

That's right!

Fringes

Try again!

Compared to the other owls who live around him, is Zeppelin considered large or small?

Small

That's Right!

Large

Not quite!

Easter screech owls are great hunters, what are some of their favorite prey? Click all that apply!

Bugs

That's right!

Frogs

That's right!

Snakes

That's right!

Birds

That's right!

Zeppelin has feathers all over his body, even on his feet! What do these special feathers help him do? Click all that apply!

Land quietly

That's Right!

Keep his toes clean

Not Quite!

Keep his feet warm

That's Right!

Dance better

Not Quite!

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