Science Trek

Zoology

Special | 28m 48s

Zoologists study animals of all shapes and sizes. Zoologists help us understand how animals live and interact with the world. On this Science Trek, host Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guests, Steve Burns, director of Zoo Boise and Holly Holman, Zoo Boise’s veterinarian answer students’ questions. Viewers will also visit Zoo Boise and learn about its very special conservation program.

Aired: 10/17/16 | Rating: TV-G

Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Friends of Idaho Public Television, CPB

Extras From This Special

• The Web Show: Zoology

  Clip: Special | 8m 59s

• Zoology: On Location

  Clip: Special | 4m 16s

• Zoology Video Short

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