Classified for credit

National recreation area centered on the Gauley River — covers river ecology, whitewater hydrology, and Appalachian geography.

IA state park known for geode-collecting on the creek — mineralogy and southeast-Iowa geology.

Drive-through safari conservation park with African and exotic wildlife — covers zoology, conservation biology, and animal behavior.

Southern Illinois state park with dramatic sandstone formations and old-growth forest — geology, plant ecology, and outdoor education.

Extensive private botanical garden in north Georgia — covers plant taxonomy, horticulture, and seasonal ecological cycles.

Walk-through giraffe encounter at Brevard Zoo — covers large mammal biology, African savanna ecosystems, and zoo conservation programming.

Hands-on giraffe-feeding experience at Fresno Chaffee Zoo — supports African savanna ecology, giraffe anatomy, and animal-behavior observation.

Private exotic-animal ranch specializing in giraffes and African wildlife — covers large mammal biology, zoology, and wildlife conservation.

Giraffe exhibit within a Boston zoo setting — supports African wildlife biology, animal behavior, and conservation education.

Temperate rainforest garden in Juneau with upside-down trees and glacier views — Southeast Alaska ecology, horticulture, and glacial geology.

AZA-accredited zoo on the Texas-Mexico border with strong species-conservation programs — supports zoology, endangered species biology, and Latin American biodiversity.

National recreation area centered on Lake Powell and Glen Canyon — covers Colorado River hydrology, desert geology, and water resource management.

Minnesota state park centered on a pristine glacial lake system — covers glacial geology, freshwater ecology, and native prairie and woodland habitats.

Drive-through safari park with free-roaming native and exotic wildlife — covers animal behavior, conservation biology, and species diversity.

Utah state park campground set among hoodoo formations — supports geology, erosion processes, and desert ecosystem study.

Utah state park with sandstone hoodoo formations — covers geology, erosion, desert ecology, and landform geography.

Oregon state natural area featuring two large waterfalls — covers watershed hydrology, coastal range geology, and old-growth forest ecology.

35-square-mile Colorado Front Range state park with diverse geology, wildlife, and ranger programs — ecology and earth science.

1,000-acre urban park in San Francisco containing botanical gardens, a natural history museum, and coastal habitat — supports ecology and urban conservation studies.

Drive-through safari park with free-roaming exotic animals — supports zoology, animal behavior observation, and wildlife conservation discussions.

North Shore state park where the Gooseberry River drops through five waterfalls into Lake Superior — covers river geology, Lake Superior ecology, and boreal forest biology.

North Carolina state park with waterfalls and Blue Ridge escarpment ecosystems — Appalachian geology, temperate rainforest ecology, and watershed science.

Large Wisconsin state park with glacially carved landscapes, trails, and ranger programs covering geology, ecology, and forest biology.

Western Maine state park featuring glacially carved gorges and waterfalls — covers glacial geology, forest ecology, and Appalachian geography.