Learn about all the different animals working at our airport
Did you know that a bald eagle works at Pearson Airport? Did you know that you can take your cat on a plane? Did you know that there are dogs at Pearson Airport whose job is to hang out with you? Learn about all of these things and more in this slideshow!
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Air Time: Let’s talk to Pietra Sjoen
Pietra Sjoen works at the airport for Pearson Falcon Environmental Services. She works with falcons and eagles to keep the airfield safe. Airport Explorer Malka talks with Pietra about her work and meets her feathery co-worker, Waylon!
Air Time: Let’s talk to Joanne Van der Burgt and her therapy dogs, Kahlua and J.D.
Kahlua and J.D. might be Toronto Pearson's cutest volunteers! Airport Explorer Malka talks to their owner Joanne Van der Burgt about what they do to make people smile at Pearson.
Activity: Help these YYBeeZ back to their hive!
There are 24 hives of bees at the airport! That’s where Bailey and Billie Bee live. They flew too far into a field of flowers, and got a little lost. Help them through this maze and back to their hive!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Write a story about Ivan the Eagle!
Ivan the Eagle is a big character at Pearson Airport! He helps keep wild animals away from the airplanes and off the airfield. We have a feeling he has some stories to tell - help him tell his stories with this short story activity!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Give these illustrations some colour!
The animals are working, the bees are buzzing, and the airplanes are flying, but they’re all in black and white! Can you create some colour and backgrounds for these illustrations?
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Create your own newspaper!
Extra, extra! Write all about it! Use this activity to learn how journalists write stories and create your own newspaper, complete with a cover story, interview, and video review! Finish it on paper or using our online template. When you finish, send it to us- we’d love to read your news!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 11-14.
Activity: Write a high-flying short story!
In our slideshow, you learned about the raptors who work at the airport. Using this activity, do a little more research about them. Then use our writing tips to write an imaginative story about a falcon or an eagle!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 11-14.
Resources: Want to keep exploring?
We’ve found some great links to help you learn more about working animals! Learn more about working dogs and falcons, and watch the Pearson Airport falcons fly!