What does the elephant need its trunk for? Which is the fastest big cat in the world? How smart are monkeys? These and similar questions about "Animals in the Zoo" engage even the little learners in daycare. They want to learn a lot about the animals in the zoo and expect answers from you. This book provides templates, stories, and ideas about the most important zoo animals that you can use quickly and easily, encouraging children to engage in exploratory learning. The offering is complemented by references to texts in "My Big Animal Library" from Thienemann-Esslinger Verlag, which you can read to the children in your daycare. This way, elephants, gorillas, lions, and more come to life in an exciting and motivating way, sparking a love for books in a playful manner. The topics include: - The zoo and its animals - Lion - Giraffe - Elephant - Gorilla - Penguin - Crocodile - Polar bear.