Sometimes, the most fascinating place to explore is your own backyard. No matter where you happen to live, there are incredible creatures all around. Discover all sorts of critters right outside the door. Schriemer not only unearths fuzzy, squirmy, slimy, gilled, winged, and multi-legged creatures, he shares fun facts about them and introduces kids to how they go about their daily business.

A reading of the book, "Salamander room" by Anne Mazar. Discusses how animal habitats are created. Viewers visit Jungle World at the Bronx Zoo, and learn how the environment was created.