This is a kid friendly website with learning games, activity sheets, instructional pet care cartoons and an online ASPCA newsletter. Check out the Real Issues section with information about animal testing and abuse, how to help endangered animals, and articles on difficult topics, such as how to deal with the death of a pet or finding lost pets.
The Fun Mouse is full of fun for kids. You can play all 8 games and then take a Rat or Mouse quiz. You can also change the design theme of the web page...I chose cheese!
Jump online and play this match game. But don't delay! This test is timed so be quick and correct to win!
Switcheroo Zoo is an exciting place, where you can create your own species from a variety of animal parts. Guiding your mouse over a selection of animal species will morph your base animal into a beast of mythical proportions! Not completely void of educational information, short and interesting facts about each animal are also provided!
Pests as projects? Yes, sir! This site is a great resource for lesson plans, games and report writing. I especially appreciate the science fair section.
The PBS Nature program website features a critter guide database where you can learn about hundreds of species, an interactive multimedia section with over 40 games and puzzles, and a library of animal videos. One bonus is the special section for teachers that includes resources, lesson plans and tips.
Zoobooks is a monthly, advertisement-free magazine designed to enhance kids' learning potential with pictures, words and interactive activities centered on the world's most fascinating animals and insects. Zoobook's website offers a variety of interactive games such as "Ocean Games" and "20 Questions", which are not only entertaining and fun, but also very educational and instructive for kids 5 and up!
National Geographic Kids has a plethora of fun activity ideas for kids. From games, to stories, to videos and more! Enjoy fingerprint art, recipes for your pet, and "print 'n go" coloring pages. You'll spend hours here having fun and learning at the same time! Check it out!!
I got a chuckle from these games. And I learned about key conservation issues! The WWF's site has created some educational and fun games about saving endangered animals. Kids will like "The Seagull Strikes Back" because you get to "poop" on unwanted fishing boats. Spend some time on this one!
What do you get when you cross a Dalmatian with a Poodle? Animal Planet's website has a ton of fun and interactive games for kids that will let them do everything from mixing dog breeds with the game "Mutt Maker" to having their questions answered by The Great Goldie the "Pet Prognosticator". This website has 30+ interactive games that will help kids learn more about different animals, while having fun and a few laughs!