Visiting the Zoo
Hanna went to the zoo with her family. She was excited to see the animals. First, they visited the lion’s enclosure. The lion roared loudly. It was big and strong. Next, they saw the giraffes. The giraffes had long necks and ate leaves. Then, they went to the monkey area. The monkeys were swinging on the trees, and Hanna laughed at their funny faces. After that, they watched the penguins swim. The penguins moved fast in the water. Finally, they visited the elephant. The elephant was huge and ate a lot of food. Hanna loved her visit to the zoo and learned so much about the animals.
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Summarize the Story
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Answer from the Story
Which animal did Hanna see first at the zoo?
What were the monkeys doing when Hanna visited them?
What animals did Hanna see swimming?
Your Thoughts
Have you ever been to a zoo? What animals did you see?
Which animal do you think is the most interesting?
How do you choose which animals to visit first at the zoo?
Would you rather see animals in the wild or at a zoo? Why?
What animal would you like to learn more about?
