🦘 Part 1: Amazing Australian Animals

1. Which habitat would a bilby prefer to live in?

Tropical rainforest

Semi-arid grasslands and woodlands

Coral reef

Alpine regions

2. What special adaptations help kangaroos survive in Australia? (Check all that apply)

Strong hind legs for hopping efficiently

Pouches for carrying young

Ability to conserve water

Thick fur for cold weather

3. The Tasmanian devil is endangered. What does this mean?

There are too many of them

They are at risk of becoming extinct

They are dangerous to humans

They only live in zoos

4. Match the temperature range that echidnas can survive in:

Only 20-25°C

-5°C to 35°C

Only above 30°C

Below 0°C only

🌿 Part 2: Conservation Champions

5. Explain how zoos like Sydney Zoo help protect endangered species. Give two examples.

6. Aboriginal Australians have been caring for native animals for over _______ years. They use traditional knowledge called _______ to understand animal behaviour.

Word bank: 65,000 • songlines • Dreamtime stories • country

7. Design a conservation poster! Draw an Australian animal and write a message about protecting its habitat.

Your conservation message: ________________________________

🔍 Part 3: Aussie Animal Eye Spy

8. Can you find these hidden Australian animals and symbols in your zoo visit? Tick them off as you spot them!

Koala sleeping in a eucalyptus tree

Wombat burrow or wombat tracks

Dingo with pointed ears and bushy tail

Platypus swimming underwater

Aboriginal artwork or cultural display

Native Australian plants (like banksia or wattle)

9. Animal Behaviour Challenge: Observe one Australian animal for 5 minutes. What did you see it doing?

Animal observed: _________________ Time: _________

10. Create your own Dreamtime story! Choose an Australian animal and write 2-3 sentences about how it got its special features, inspired by Aboriginal storytelling traditions.