Form 11 - Writing

Although zoo animals aren't treated quite like guests at a (1) _____ hotel, their care has improved tremendously. Zookeepers now understand that many animals, such as monkeys, bears and elephants, need engaging activities (2) ____ boredom and mental deterioration. This is why you'll often see chimps playing with toys or tigers "hunting" for a meal.

(3) _____ from taking care of captive animals, many zoos also (4) ____ to the care of their wild counterparts. The Toledo Zoo, in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy, is helping to restore butterfly (5) _____ in Ohio, and the Bronx Zoo has channeled more than $3 million toward conservation projects in central Africa.

Zoos also present an opportunity for scientists (6) ________ research. In 2002, zoos participated in 2,230 research and conservation projects in more than 80 countries. The information they gather helps them to develop new medicines and techniques (7) _____ animal health.

Beyond the positive (8) ______ zoos try to have on animals, they often (9) ___ the people visiting as well. Zoos don't just entertain; they also aim to educate. With a variety of programs geared (10) ____ children and adults, zoos teach people about the needs of animals and the importance of (11) ____. And if people get excited enough, the thinking goes that they'll be more inclined (12)______ money to conservation efforts -- another zoo pro.

Although zoo animals aren't treated quite like guests at a (1) _____ hotel, their care has improved tremendously. Zookeepers now understand that many animals, such as monkeys, bears and elephants, need engaging activities (2) ____ boredom and mental deterioration. This is why you'll often see chimps playing with toys or tigers "hunting" for a meal.

(3) _____ from taking care of captive animals, many zoos also (4) ____ to the care of their wild counterparts. The Toledo Zoo, in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy, is helping to restore butterfly (5) _____ in Ohio, and the Bronx Zoo has channeled more than $3 million toward conservation projects in central Africa.

Zoos also present an opportunity for scientists (6) ________ research. In 2002, zoos participated in 2,230 research and conservation projects in more than 80 countries. The information they gather helps them to develop new medicines and techniques (7) _____ animal health.

Beyond the positive (8) ______ zoos try to have on animals, they often (9) ___ the people visiting as well. Zoos don't just entertain; they also aim to educate. With a variety of programs geared (10) ____ children and adults, zoos teach people about the needs of animals and the importance of (11) ____. And if people get excited enough, the thinking goes that they'll be more inclined (12)______ money to conservation efforts -- another zoo pro.

Although zoo animals aren't treated quite like guests at a (1) _____ hotel, their care has improved tremendously. Zookeepers now understand that many animals, such as monkeys, bears and elephants, need engaging activities (2) ____ boredom and mental deterioration. This is why you'll often see chimps playing with toys or tigers "hunting" for a meal.

(3) _____ from taking care of captive animals, many zoos also (4) ____ to the care of their wild counterparts. The Toledo Zoo, in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy, is helping to restore butterfly (5) _____ in Ohio, and the Bronx Zoo has channeled more than $3 million toward conservation projects in central Africa.

Zoos also present an opportunity for scientists (6) ________ research. In 2002, zoos participated in 2,230 research and conservation projects in more than 80 countries. The information they gather helps them to develop new medicines and techniques (7) _____ animal health.

Beyond the positive (8) _______zoos try to have on animals, they often (9) ___ the people visiting as well. Zoos don't just entertain; they also aim to educate. With a variety of programs geared (10) ____ children and adults, zoos teach people about the needs of animals and the importance of (11) ____. And if people get excited enough, the thinking goes that they'll be more inclined (12)______ money to conservation efforts -- another zoo pro.