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Yellowstone National ParkJuvenile Bighorn Sheep casually amble along a precipice near Tower Falls.
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Yellowstone National Park
For Kids
 
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This page is not just for kids (there's a little Teacher Stuff at the bottom)!

For Kids of All Ages

Ever seen a Mooselope? How about a Bighorn Bison? Play the Antler/Horn Match Game and see what kinds of strange creatures you can make. It's good fun for everyone.

Test your skill at name recognition with this Geyser Match Game.

 

Younger Kids May Enjoy these Activities


Older Kids Should Try their Hands at:


Also, If You are Planning to Visit:

Kids ages 5 - 12 who will be visiting Yellowstone in person can become Junior Rangers.


Kids Who are Not Planning a Visit:

Even if you are not planning a visit, you can become Junior Rangers online through the National Park Service's Web Ranger Program.


Teachers and Students of All Ages:

Be sure to check out our Electronic Field Trips & Online Educational Programs at Windows into Wonderland.

And check our More Resources page for links to in-depth information on many park topics


Teachers and Students Grades 4-8 will be interested in visiting our Expedition: Yellowstone! pages.


Our Online Slide File is another Great Resource

We have over 13,000 publication-quality images available for your use. These images are in the public domain and are available for use, free of charge.



Become a Junior Ranger
Become a Junior Ranger
Kids can learn about the park and become a Junior Ranger
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Yellow aspens and snow-capped peaks create a beautiful fall landscape photo.
Digital Slide File
Over 13,000 publication-quality images free for your use
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Screen capture of Wolfquest page
Wolfquest
Learn about wolf ecology by living the life of a wild wolf in Yellowstone National Park.
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Images of characters in the field trip.
Electronic Field Trips
Curriculum-based multimedia presentations for educators and students
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Bison in Yellowstone.  

Did You Know?
There are more people hurt by bison than by bears each year in Yellowstone. Park regulations state that visitors must stay at least 25 yards away from bison or elk and 100 yards away from bears.

Last Updated: April 14, 2008 at 13:43 EST