We are well into school now, and the reports have begun! The information in the encyclopedias was just a wee bit (maybe 40 years?!) out of date!

So, we embarked on a quick tour of the internet to find information on that rather odd animal called the Platypus. We found the following site that was VERY user friendly, laid out in a manner easy for young children to use, and contained some excellent information.

http://www.thebigzoo.com/zoo/

This site does sell zoo "stuff," so be prepared for the "look what we could buy" from the children. Even browsing through the store was enjoyable, though. The products are not things available locally to us, and some were highly educational.

If you are interested in a decidedly Christian -creation perspective on animals, Answers in Genesis has a wonderful "Zoo Guide" available. They also have guides for the museum and the aquarium. They are not that expensive, are full color, and have related activities to go with them. These are an asset to any home interested in the study of animals. Currently AiG is offering a special on the three books - $44.99 for all three, a savings of $14.98! (see the last link) Links are:

http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/Zoo-Guide,4575,241.aspx (zoo guide)

http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/ka/v1/n1/zoo-guide-supplements (extra activities for the zoo guide)

http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/Aquarium-Guide,5200,241.aspx (aquarium guide)

http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/Museum-Guide,5459,241.aspx (museum guide)

http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/3-Guide-Pack,5461,131.aspx (all 3 guides!!)