Putney wildlife and conservation summer trips offer hands-on learning experiences for students in dynamic fields including zoology, ecology, and marine biology. These immersive adventures take students to locations such as the Galápagos, Baja, and Namibia, and are designed to engage students with a burgeoning interest in animal science, wildlife conservation, marine biology, or related areas of study. Go beyond the confines of a conventional classroom and learn about local wildlife directly from the scientists and experts who work in these beautiful environments.
These high school summer travel programs are ideal for students interested in learning about wildlife conservation, ecology, veterinary science, marine biology, and similar fields. Explore the rainforests of Belize, snorkel the incredibly abundant waters of the Sea of Cortez in Baja, or track polar bears in the Canadian Arctic town of Churchill—the “polar bear capital of the world.” Students will learn about the human impact on biodiversity in these extraordinary ecosystems, along with the research and conservation efforts at work in national parks, animal sanctuaries, and other protected areas. Several of our Service programs also offer students the opportunity to engage with issues of conservation, the environment, and wildlife, whether on safari in Tanzania or snorkeling in the Galápagos.
These summer travel programs truly are for the adventurous, motivated, and curious high schooler—the student explorer who wants to take the road less traveled and step outside their comfort zone into an entirely new and life-changing experience.
