Nothing teaches kids to care for other creatures like hands-on experience! Here are a few animals your students can take care of while they learn.

Photograph by Robert S. Oakes, National Geographic

Photograph by Bates Littlehales, National Geographic

Photograph by Robert Sisson, National Geographic

Photograph by David Doubilet, National Geographic

When your students leave at the end of the year, will they want to be a veterinarian, research scientist, or zoologist? Their journey can begin with the pets you bring to class! Tell us about your class pets on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #TeachNatGeo. We’ll share some of our favorite responses!