Name: ___________________________________________________________
Period: _____
Who’s in the zoo?
Introduction:
The local park has decided to add a new tourist attraction: a small zoo. The park is accepting proposals
for the best zoo design that will attract the most visitors, maintain a high quality of life for the animals
displayed, and create sustainable ecosystems. You will be working as a zoo planner to prepare a proposal
of the habitats and animals that should be found in this zoo.
The park has specified the following requirements for zoo proposals:
1. There will be 3 large habitat areas. The zoo must have variety to keep visitors interested.
Therefore, each habitat should be from a different biome of the world.
2. Each habitat must contain one animal as the main attraction. This should be something
charismatic that will attract tourists.
3. Each habitat must contain at least one minor animal will live successfully with the major animal.
This could be as small as an insect or another large animal that lives freely in the habitat. The zoo
is not encouraging dramatic predator-prey interactions. 
4. Each habitat must have at least two plants living within it. These plants should be used by the
animals for food, shelter or both.
5. Each habitat must have a recommended climate to maintain. Other abiotic factors such as
sunlight, shade, water, and air quality should also be considered.
THE GRADING:
This project will be worth a C.6 assessment grade for each part. Rubrics can be found on
the following pages for each component of the zoo proposal. The due date breakdown is as follows:
Component
Part 1: Biome Research
Due Date
Monday 10/12/15
Part 2: Food Webs
Tuesday, 10/13/15
(Must be done at start of class)
(Must be done at start of class)
Part 3: Proposal for Each Habitat Area Thursday, 10/15/15
Part 4: Zoo Position Paper
Completed in class
Monday, 10/19/15
Map of Zoo
Wednesday,10/21/15
C.6
Describe common food webs in different Connecticut ecosystems.
If you choose an ecosystem that is not actually in Connecticut, you need to describe what would be needed to
create and sustain the ecosystem in this state!
Part 1: Biome Research
Due Monday, 10/12
Before you begin designing a zoo, you must first explore the different biomes of the world. Choose 3
biomes and fill out the provided graphic organizers (pages 2-3) to compile your research.
You may choose from any of the major biomes listed below to place in your CT zoo:
Tundra
Deciduous Forest
Savanna
Chaparral
Taiga
Desert
Alpine
Desert-scrub
Grasslands
Rainforest
Recommended websites for research:
Blue Planet Biomes: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
Biomes of the World: http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/
Animal Planet Biomes Map & Information: http://animal.discovery.com/guides/mammals/habitat/map.html
Nature Magazine Biomes: http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/terrestrial-biomes-13236757
BIOME #1: _______________________________
Description of Climate &
Other Abiotic Factors
THIS SHOULD INCLUDE
- Annual average rainfall amount (Is one form of
precipitation (rain, snow, etc…) predominant?)
- Temperature ranges
- Soil type
Countries of Origin
List 3 countries where this biome is typically found
Animals or insects
List at least 5 animals/insects and what they eat
(either plants, insects, or animals). The more you list,
the easier it will be to create a food web later on.
Plants
List at least 3. Again, the more you list, the easier it will
be to create a food web later on.
Source(s)
To help you later, you may want to write down the name
of the website(s)(not URL) where you found your
information
CONTINUE FOR BIOMES 2 and 3 
BIOME #2: _______________________________
Description of Climate &
Other Abiotic Factors
THIS SHOULD INCLUDE
- Annual average rainfall amount (Is one form of
precipitation (rain, snow, etc…) predominant?)
- Temperature ranges
- Soil type
Countries of Origin
List 3 countries where this biome is typically found
Animals or insects
List at least 5 animals/insects and what they eat
(either plants, insects, or animals). The more you list,
the easier it will be to create a food web later on.
Plants
List at least 3. Again, the more you list, the easier it will
be to create a food web later on.
Source(s)
To help you later, you may want to write down the name
of the website(s)(not URL) where you found your
information
BIOME #3: _______________________________
Description of Climate &
Other Abiotic Factors
THIS SHOULD INCLUDE
- Annual average rainfall amount (Is one form of
precipitation (rain, snow, etc…) predominant?)
- Temperature ranges
- Soil type
Countries of Origin
List 3 countries where this biome is typically found
Animals or insects
List at least 5 animals/insects and what they eat
(either plants, insects, or animals). The more you list,
the easier it will be to create a food web later on.
Plants
List at least 3. Again, the more you list, the easier it will
be to create a food web later on.
Source(s)
name of the website(s)(not URL) where you found your
info