Color photographs of animals are accompanied by several descriptive words, e.g. tall, spotted, silent giraffe.

Uses a field trip to the zoo to introduce various zoo animals, their habitats and how they are recreated, and their care.

"Do you love to see animals up close and personal? If so, then the zoo is the place for you! From exotic animals to marine life, the zoo is the place to go to learn about animals and their habitats."--

Portrays a variety of young animals in a zoo and shows how zoo personnel meet their needs and take care of them

Text and pop-up illustrations present some of the animals that live in modern zoos and explain the work involved in caring for them.