Animal- and Zoology-Related Gifts for Kids

Zoology and animals are great areas of science for children to explore. So why not encourage them this Christmas? Certainly a quick Google search doesn't turn up much, so I've dug to the depths of the Internet to find some great zoology-related gift ideas - and for an affordable price, even!

1. Discovery Butterfly Canopy ($24.95)
http://shopping.discovery.com/product-57630.html?endecaSID=116BC42B410D
Every child likes to learn about how the process from caterpillar, to cocoon, to butterfly. But why read about it when you can watch it happen? This habitat comes with everything you need to watch your butterflies grow.

2. Amazing Animals Trivia Game ($17.99)
http://www.amazon.com/International-Playthings-P20063-Amazing-Animals/dp/B000OSJIHY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1197162854&sr=1-12
Your kids can learn countless facts about all sorts of animals in this exciting board game! Race to collect the most animal cards by answering 200 multiple choice or true/false trivia questions.

3. The Future is Wild DVD ($29.95)
http://shopping.discovery.com/product-54934.html?endecaSID=116BC85C4117
This DVD will blow your child's mind - and yours as well! Take a look into today's everyday animals and see just how scientists feel they will evolve in the future. As it says, you'll never look at your household pet the same way! Educational and exciting for any member of the family.

4. National Geographic for Kids ($15.00)
https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/NG/NWO/082907kidsdon.jsp?cds_page_id=31650&cds_mag_code=NWO&id=1197163498971&lsid=73421924291021449&vid=2&cds_misc_5=PNDBR1&cds_mag_code=NWO
This magazine will deliver a whole world of animal and zoology knowledge right to your child's door each month! National Geographic is well known for their educational magazines, articles and gifts for children.

5. Animal Encyclopedia ($29.99)
http://store.fonz.org/fonz.filereader?475b44d80034aa42271f424d361a05ef+EN/products/3924031
And what an encyclopedia it is! This huge book lets your child explore the world of animals by depicting beatiful photographs and extensive facts on over 2,000 different species!