ExtrasTime to get wild with Jo Olson from the Memphis Zoo and her pal Val, a Mexican burrowing snake who loves to slither and dig deep into the earth.
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Okapi
Meet an okapi with Jessica at the Memphis Zoo! These unusual animals look so unique, it’s hard to imagine them related to any other animal. Find out how okapi are similar to their giraffe relatives and how their different habitats make them different. Learn about okapi’s special abilities and features, and finally, what you can do to help these animals from across the world!
Kittens
Nothing is more relaxing than watching kittens play! Enjoy this adorable video from NATURE and see all kinds of fuzzy kittens.
Bear Cuscus
Jo Olson at the Memphis Zoo introduces Shemp, a bear cuscus. Learn about why Shemp is such a good climber, and how he’s helpful to the environment, too!
Shelby the Sheep
Follow along with this fun "Shelby the Sheep" craft.
Hungry Bunny Craft
Follow these instructions to make your own hungry bunny craft.
Porcupine Craft
Make a porcupine out of cut-out hand prints.
Mini Clay Sheep
Activity guide for Mini Clay Sheep
Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey
Watch the Zanzibar red colobus monkey explore trees and eat in this footage provided by NATURE.
Soothing Zebras
Watch some stripey zebras hang out together in this clip from NATURE.