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    Yellowstone

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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.

Children ages 5 and up can become a Young Scientist. An in-park science inquiry paper for ages 5 through adult is available at Old Faithful and Canyon.

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 - learn about the park and become a Jr. Ranger Read More

  • Electronic Field Trips Electronic Field Trips

    Curriculum-based multimedia presentations for educators and students Read More

Did You Know?

Bear Cubs

Even though the animals of Yellowstone seem tame they are still wild. Feeding the animals is not permitted in any way, and all visitors must keep 100 yards away from wolves and bears, and 25 yards from other animals.