Aerospace Education Center
Your adventure awaits at the Aerospace Education Center Museum. Enjoy the history of aeronautics and see beautifully restored aircraft and artifacts representing Arkansas aviation and much more. 501-376-4629
Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center provides a world of programs – from archery to canoeing and story time to local animal feedings. 479-452-3993
Mid-America Science Museum
A Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, this is a hands-on museum where visitors are invited to explore at their own pace and encouraged to interact with over 100 exhibits that demonstrate the concepts of perception, energy, matter and life.
501-767-3461
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30 acre botanical garden that develops and maintains plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment.404.876.5859.
Lamplighter Tours of Atlanta
Lamplighter provides complete group receptive service for Atlanta and the Southeast. From step-on guides to the complete package, we do the details.
Panola Mountain State Park
This unusual park near Atlanta was created to protect a 100-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain and Arabia Mountain. 770-389-7801.
Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center features full-size dinosaurs, dozens of hands-on activities and experiments, national touring exhibits, IMAX Theater, Kids Room and planetarium. 410-545-5962.
Ride The Ducks of Baltimore
Travel on land and water in one amazing vehicle. Tour historic Baltimore and SPLASH into the famous Inner Harbor, one of America's oldest seaports and Baltimore's Crown Jewel. 410-727-3825.
Zoo New England
Home to more than 220 species of animals on 72 acres. Don’t miss Zoo Encounters at the Franklin Park Zoo, where you can meet a Zookeeper, naturalist, or horticulture specialist to learn more about our plant and animal collections. Boston, MA. Tel: 617-541-LION.
Captain John's Sport Fishing Center Sunbeam Fleet
Captain John’s Sport Fishing Ctr., Inc. is family-owned and we have special educational and fun cruises. 860-443-7259. REGION: New London County, South East CT.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
52 acres of wild and wonderful animals of North and South America. Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals and learn about the many endangered species. 203-394-6569.
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
There are 70 exhibits with over 12,000 fishes, invertebrates, and marine mammals, representing 425 species from around the world.
The Dinosaur Place, Montville
A family oriented activity center featuring activities with fossils, lifesize dinosaurs, gems, rocks and minerals, perfect for school trips, scout badges, birthdays, and family trips.
Children of all ages can dig for gems and crystals in Jackpot Mine, pan for “gold” in Thunder Creek and excavate a dinosaur skeleton in The Bone Zone.
The Dinosaur Place, 1650 Route 85, Montville, CT (860-443-4367).
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Explore the marine life and maritime culture of Long Island Sound. Watch sharks, jellies, sea turtles, and more than 1,000 other marine animals. Or enjoy a film in Connecticut's only IMAX movie theater. 203-852-0700.
Rockwood Park
New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the ideal place to learn about history and nature. Rockwood is a 19th century Victorian mansion surrounded by two miles of walking trails, beautiful gardens, forests and streams. 302-761-4342
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Babcock Wilderness Adventures. Discover the heart of Florida on a 90 minute swamp buggy nature tour. Experience nature up close! 1-800-500-5583. www.babcockwilderness.com.
Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens offer teachers ways to combine education, conservation and FUN among one of North America’s largest zoos and world-class thrill rides.
Calypso Queen Cruises
Tropical Fun on the Water! The Calypso Queen is a 65-foot triple-decked ship, Coast Guard-approved to carry up to 149 passengers.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30 acre botanical garden that develops and maintains plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment.404.876.5859.
Lamplighter Tours of Atlanta
Lamplighter provides complete group receptive service for Atlanta and the Southeast. From step-on guides to the complete package, we do the details.
Panola Mountain State Park
This unusual park near Atlanta was created to protect a 100-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain and Arabia Mountain. 770-389-7801.
Vines Botanical Gardens
Originally a private estate, this public expanse features curving pathways through 25 acres of lush gardens, including a formal rose garden, water garden and garden railroad.
Long Island Children's Museum
14 hands-on exhibits on the arts, literacy, science, social studies and a special exhibit on the physically challenged. Tel: 516-224-5800. REGION: LONG ISLAND NY.
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is the former summer residence of William K. Vanderbilt II, great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, founder of the Staten Island Ferry and New York Central Railroad.
Audubon Aquarium, Insectarium, Zoo and IMAX
The underwater world comes to life as you experience fish, birds, and reptiles in their natural habitats, including sharks!
New Orleans Steamboat Company, The Steamboat Natchez
The Steamboat Natchez, one of six authentic steamboats on the Mississippi River provides history, technology, science, trade, and geography knowledge. 504-586-8777
Acadian Whale Adventures
A 2.5-3 hour voyage aboard the most sophisticated whale watch boat in the world. Bar Harbor, Maine. Tel: 888-533-WALE. For more information click on name.
Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center features full-size dinosaurs, dozens of hands-on activities and experiments, national touring exhibits, IMAX Theater, Kids Room and planetarium. 410-545-5962.
Cape Cod Sea Camps
The Cape Cod Sea Camps provides group rentals April – June & August - October and have been catering to school groups, educational tours, sports camps, and retreat groups for well over 30 years, offering full meals and accommodations on Cape Cod!
Adventure Aquarium Camden
Adventure Aquarium features nearly 200,000 square feet of sea and wildlife. View over sixty different exhibits that are filled with exotic and amazing creatures.800-616-JAWS
Bucks County Riverboat & Trolley Co.'s
Join Captain Dee and his first mate onboard the 52 ft. “River Otter,” a Coast Guard certified tri-pontoon boat. You’ll experience one of the most scenic stretches of the Delaware River.
Cape May Whale Watcher
Whale and dolphin watching trips sailing from historic Cape May, NJ. Largest and fastest marine mammal sightings boat in NJ. 609-884-5445
Delaware River Experience
The Delaware River Experience is a non-profit organization whose mission is “To inspire people of all ages to conserve and respect the resources of the Delaware River and its tributaries through unique, hands-on educational experiences.”
Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom
Come to the steamboat "SPLASH" for Student Participation in Learning Aquatic Science & History. 609-258-4463.
Demarest Farms
In a lovely country setting, pick your own apples (over 20 varieties and many near to the ground for younger pickers) and pumpkins. Hayrides to the fields and Halloween Hay Maze.
201-666-0350.
Greater Newark Conservancy Prudential Outdoor Learning Center
From our vibrant Sensory Garden, with the sights, sounds and scents of nature, to our Urban Wildlife Refuge, with its serene pond, the Prudential Outdoor Learning Center is the ideal place to learn about the natural world and the world of gardening.
Hillview Farms
With more than 2,000 apple trees and 500 peach trees on 57 acres and numerous farm animals, there is so much to see and do on a guided tour.
Insectropolis Toms River
Insectropolis is a unique, interactive bug museum that is both entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages and interest levels. 732-349-7090
Johnson's Corner Farm
Johnson’s Farm is a great place to learn. Spring tours start with Egg Hunt Hayrides and continue with Greenhouse Planting and Strawberry Picking tours. Summer tours include picking Blueberries, Peaches or Corn.
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture North Brunswick
Learn more about the history and future of agriculture in New Jersey and why New Jersey is called the Garden State through hands on activities.
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, 103 College Farm Road, North Brunswick, NJ {732-249-2077}
NY Waterway Tours and Sightseeing Cruises
Offers school and youth groups complete NY Harbor Cruises and seasonal day excursions on the Hudson River with professional tour guides. Locations: NYC & Weehawken, NJ. Tel: 201-902-8700.
Statue Cruises, LLC
Statue Cruises is the operator of ferry service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. 877-LADY TIX (877-532-9849).
YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason
Since 1900, Mason has been one of New Jersey’s most popular sites for outdoor education and group camping. Mason has 600 acres of beautiful forests, streams and lakes, and miles of trails.
Audubon Aquarium, Insectarium, Zoo and IMAX
The underwater world comes to life as you experience fish, birds, and reptiles in their natural habitats, including sharks!
New Orleans Steamboat Company, The Steamboat Natchez
The Steamboat Natchez, one of six authentic steamboats on the Mississippi River provides history, technology, science, trade, and geography knowledge. 504-586-8777
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
BPCPC's MARINE EDUCATION PROGRAM teaches the history, geography and ecology of the Hudson River and its estuary -- home to 200 species of fish -- and offers catch-and-release fishing using rod and reel. NYC. Tel: 212-267-9700, ext. 355.
Bodies...The Exhibition
BODIES. . . THE EXHIBITION is an educational science and anatomy exhibit that features real human bodies. Now your campers can experience the human body like never before! 1-888-507-6909.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of the most magnificent and treasured natural spaces, with over 12,000 plants from around the globe on display in a lush 52-acre living museum.
Central Park Zoo
From Penguins to Sea Lions, rain forests to the polar wilds, the Central Park Zoo offers the wildest hands-on conservation programs for school, youth & scout groups.
212-439-6583
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Cruise around Manhattan Island (3hrs) or NY Harbor (1hr). It’s fascinating and fun all in one! New York, NY. Tel: 212-630-8885.
CITY LIGHTS CRUISES
City Lights Cruises offers a fleet of luxury yachts in New York Harbor. We can accommodate any size group for private cruises any day of the week, plus we offer public, ticketed cruises on weekends.
Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom
Come to the steamboat "SPLASH" for Student Participation in Learning Aquatic Science & History. 609-258-4463.
Marco Polo Cruises
With over 15 years of experience, Marco Polo Cruises has established itself as the Premier yacht charter company throughout New York and New Jersey.
NY Waterway Tours and Sightseeing Cruises
Offers school and youth groups complete NY Harbor Cruises and seasonal day excursions on the Hudson River with professional tour guides. Locations: NYC & Weehawken, NJ. Tel: 201-902-8700.
Statue Cruises, LLC
Statue Cruises is the operator of ferry service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. 877-LADY TIX (877-532-9849).
The Greenbelt Environmental Education Center
The Greenbelt is a 2,800-acre park featuring natural acres and hiking trails, school programs, teacher orientation workshops, guided hikes and field trips, scout programs, summer camp, children’s parties and much more. 718-667-7475
The New York Botanical Garden
Enjoy a day of fun, adventure and learning in 250 acres of forests, fields, gardens, and world-renowned one-of-a-kind facilities to explore. 48 magnificent gardens and plant collections at this historic site. Open year-round, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays except Holidays. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx River Parkway and Fordham Road, Bronx, NYC. (718-817-8181)
Wave Hill
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts. Bronx, NYC. Tel: 718-549-3200, ext. 232.
Ausable Chasm
Hiking and biking on one thousand acres of scenic trails and rafting and tubing on the Ausable River. Ausable Chasm, NY. Tel: 800-537-1211. For more information please click on name.
Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
Buffalo Audubon Society has operated its nature center at Beaver Meadow as well as 6 separate nature preserves. 585-457-3228.
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
This Victorian Botanical Garden is a national historic site, education center and tourist destinations which holds exotic horticulture treasures from around the world. One of only two remaining Lord & Burnham conservatories incorporated into an Olmsted designed park. 716-827-1584.
Central Park Zoo
From Penguins to Sea Lions, rain forests to the polar wilds, the Central Park Zoo offers the wildest hands-on conservation programs for school, youth & scout groups.
212-439-6583
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Cruise around Manhattan Island (3hrs) or NY Harbor (1hr). It’s fascinating and fun all in one! New York, NY. Tel: 212-630-8885.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
The world's largest glass enclosed butterfly conservatory with over 2,000 free flying tropical butterflies in a rain forest setting. 905-371-0254.
Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center
Since 1974, Pok-O-MacCready has hosted overnight or day trips to schools or groups seeking an educational, fun, and memorable outdoors experience.
The Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
Through programs and events, music and art, the Museum seeks to provide links between the East and the West. In addition, the 3 acre Japanese Stroll Garden is a unique public garden in Westchester County, New York.
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Featuring 50,000 square feet of exciting dinosaur exhibits, detailed nature dioramas, and exhibits showcasing Oklahoma’s Native American cultures both ancient and modern.405-325-4712
Bucks County Riverboat & Trolley Co.'s
Join Captain Dee and his first mate onboard the 52 ft. “River Otter,” a Coast Guard certified tri-pontoon boat. You’ll experience one of the most scenic stretches of the Delaware River.
Carnegie Museum of Nature History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is a place of adventure, discovery and education that welcomes everyone to enjoy the wonders of the history of the earth and its inhabitants. 412-622-3131.
Delaware River Experience
The Delaware River Experience is a non-profit organization whose mission is “To inspire people of all ages to conserve and respect the resources of the Delaware River and its tributaries through unique, hands-on educational experiences.”
Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom
Come to the steamboat "SPLASH" for Student Participation in Learning Aquatic Science & History. 609-258-4463.
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Over 100 acres of rolling hills are scattered with herds of buffalo, deer, yak, watusi and more. Our guided safari tours take you among the roaming herds on an informative adventure.
Longwood Gardens
World’s premier horticultural display on 1,050 acres offers 40 indoor/outdoor gardens, breathtaking Conservatory, spectacular fountains, festivals, and holiday displays. Open every day of the year.
McConnells Mill State Park
McConnells Mill State Park, in Lawrence County, encompasses 2,546 acres of the spectacular Slippery Rock Creek Gorge and a working gristmill. 724-368-8091.
McKeever Environmental Learning Center
The McKeever Environmental Learning Center is folded into a natural wooded setting about 75 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania near Sandy Lake, Mercer County.
Ned Smith Center For Nature & Art
The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art was founded in 1993 to celebrate the life and works of its namesake, the nationally recognized wildlife artist, naturalist and writer Ned Smith. On October 9th, 2004 we opened our permanent home that includes gallery space. 717-692-3699
Phipps Conservatory and Botanicial Gardens
13-room Victorian glasshouse and outdoor gardens. Beautiful flowers, vivid colors and exotic gardens greet you at every turn. 412-622-6914.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Home to thousands of amazing animals representing more than four hundred species, including 22 threatened or endangered species. 412-665-3640.
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) is an educational center at heart, dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle. 814-833-7424.
Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom
Come to the steamboat "SPLASH" for Student Participation in Learning Aquatic Science & History. 609-258-4463.
Bodacious Bob's Beach Bicycle Tours
The only bicycle tour company in the Myrtle Beach are where everyone loves to go for vacation. www.beach bicycle tours.com or call 843-241-2731.
BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER
The Baytown Nature Center consists of approximately 400 acres of hardwood uplands, high quality tidal marsh, and freshwater wetlands. It provides habitat for 317 species of resident and neo-tropical migrant birds.
Big Bend River Tours
Big Bend River Tours are the oldest full service outfitter in the beautiful Big Bend Country of Texas and the friendliest folks on the river! For more information please click on Big Bend River Tours. Tel: 800-545-4240. REGION: Brewster County, West TX.
Gladys Porter Zoo Brownsville , Texas
The Zoo’s living collections are comprised of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates from most major ecosystems. 956-548-wild(9453), Brownsville, South & Gulf Coast.
Historic Fort Worth Stockyards-4 Hours of Fun
4 Hours of Fun Educational Program in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards allows students of all ages enjoy the historical walking tour as the old west comes to life though the sights and sounds. 817-625-9715. REGION: Tarrant County, North Central TX.
SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO
SeaWorld San Antonio, the largest marine life adventure park, invites students and groups of all ages for an up-close look at marine wildlife. 800-700-7786.
The Dixie Dude Ranch
Dixie Dude Ranch is a 725 acre historic, working ranch with 20 rooms. Delicious food. Horseback riding, swimming, fishing, hiking, cookouts, hayrides, bonfires & entertainment. True Texas Ranch Experience. Tel: 830-796-7771. REGION: Bandera County, South Central TX.