Teens

Learn about wildlife conservation, careers, and at home activities in these resources.

Zoo and Wildlife Careers

Amazonia keepers caring for the animals in the forest, Electric Fishes Lab, and Coral Lab

Explore Zoo Careers

Visit our Zoo and Wildlife Career's page to explore career resources. 

Explore Careers

Classroom Resources

Self-Paced E-Learning

Learn about six amazing species with conservation success stories that are sure to make you an Earth Optimist!

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Smithsonian Learning Lab

Support deep, meaningful learning with an online universe of authentic resources — and tools for making them your own.

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Follow That Bird!

A science and technology unit on tracking birds. Access lesson plans, bird profiles, tracking device readings, live bird-tracking data and bird-tracking maps.

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Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Classes

Four students sitting outside are gathered around a dish with murky liquid in it. They are using pipettes to sample the water.

High School Summer Programs for College Credit

Get first-hand exposure to conservation fieldwork and learn how you can contribute to the long-term survival of species in natural habitats. (Offered through George Mason University)