Zoo Adventure: Around the World
A 24-space board game where young learners speak about animals, zoos, and travel. Players ask questions, act out animals, describe experiences, and work together to reach the finish line. Perfect for A2 learners aged 7–10.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Animals and Zoo, Travelling.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what their favourite animal is and why they like it.
- Act out a big elephant walking slowly. Your partner guesses the animal.
- Describe a zoo you have visited. What animals did you see there?
- Ask your partner: can you swim like a dolphin? Show them how.
- Your team must agree: which animal is the most dangerous? Explain why.
- Stand up and mime a monkey jumping in the trees. Make funny sounds!
- Compare two animals. Which one is faster, and which one is bigger?
- Ask your partner: have you ever seen a real lion? Where was it?
- You have 30 seconds to describe your dream holiday with animals.
- Discuss with your group: what animals live in your country?
- Act out a sleepy giraffe eating leaves from a tall tree.
- Explain: what do you need to pack for a trip to the zoo?
- Ask your partner: what is the strangest animal you know about?
- Your team must agree on the best time to visit a zoo. Why?
- Stand up and show with your hands how tall a giraffe is.
- Describe an animal that scares you. What does it look like?
- Ask your partner: if you could be any animal, which would you be?
- You have 60 seconds to convince your team to visit the jungle.
- Compare: are birds or fish more interesting? Give two reasons.
- Act out a penguin waddling on ice. Make your team laugh!
- Discuss with your group: what should we feed to zoo animals?
- Explain the best way to travel to a zoo. How long does it take?
- Ask your partner: what animal makes the funniest sound? Copy it!
- Describe your favourite moment at a zoo or with an animal.