Abstract:Under the background of new forestry science construction, "zoology" is an important professional basic course of biology major in agricultural and forestry colleges, and practical teaching plays an important role in it. This paper analyzes the current situation and existing problems of the practical teaching of zoology, mainly including: students' low enthusiasm for the study of zoology course; the practical teaching of zoology is out of touch with daily life; the practical teaching and scientific research of zoology do not combine closly enough; the assessment system of the practical teaching of zoology is not perfect. In view of the problems mentioned above, we have carried out reform and exploration in the process of practical teaching of zoology in recent years, including training students to have a great command and use the thinking of zoology; changing the teaching method of practical course; using the existing resources of school to carry out curricular practical teaching; combining the curricular practical teaching with Science and Technology Innovation Project of College Students; reform the examination and assessment system of zoology practical teaching. Its main purpose is to improve the efficency of zoology practical teaching, enhance interaction between teachers and students, and cultivate students' interest in scientific research and their comprehensive ability.