<![CDATA[General Background Integrated early childhood learning media combining vivid illustrations with written text plays an essential role in expanding vocabulary mastery and reinforcing early reading skills. Specific Background Utilizing localized educational contexts like regional wildlife sanctuaries bridges the gap between theoretical classroom concepts and real-world student environments, fostering authentic place-based learning experiences. Knowledge Gap Although visual materials are widely used, there is an pedagogical need for structured, low-tech instructional frameworks that simultaneously coordinate early language training with structured sustainability awareness within formal elementary school systems. Aims This study designs and executes an interactive animal flipbook titled "Let's Explore Surabaya Zoo!" to advance literacy development and biodiversity appreciation among second-grade elementary students. Results Implemented via the ASSURE instructional design model and Content and Language Integrated Learning methods, classroom evaluations showed that matching games, bold imagery, and simple animal descriptions successfully heightened student engagement while strengthening target vocabulary and conservation interest. Novelty This development combines localized geography, game-based learning cards, and dual-subject language-science integration within an accessible, low-tech multimedia layout. Implications Implementing structured contextual media demonstrates that budget-friendly tools offer highly effective pathways for upgrading literacy programs and cultivating ecologically conscious citizens early in their educational development. Keywords: Surabaya Zoo, Learning Media, Flipbook, Early Literacy, Environmental Awareness Key Findings Highlights Contextual visual learning tools successfully advance elementary vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension performance. Structural instructional designs based on the ASSURE framework ensure precise alignment with cross-disciplinary national curricula. Game-based card activities paired with localized text patterns systematically enrich environmental sustainability appreciation in early childhood education.]]>
