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Wildmind Educational Programs offers school assembly education programs, science programs, school assemblies, summer programs, at-risk youth programs, science units, community programs, corporate programs, and movement classes. The program also runs a teen volunteer program and an adult volunteer program that include upgrading wildlife habitats and enclosures, gardening, painting, cleaning, helping prepare daily meals for the animals, cleaning and maintaining enclosures, landscaping, and making enrichment toys.
Wildmind Educational Programs is home to over 50 non-releasable wild animals who have found sanctuary for over 38 years. The organization uses these non-releasable wild animals as “wild teachers” in its educational model, in which the animals themselves are the teachers. It provides a refuge for wild animals that have been injured, displaced, abandoned, born in captivity, or confiscated when kept illegally as pets. Its mission is to provide lifelong, quality care for non-releasable wild animals and work with them to be teachers of innovative programs that engage, enrich, inspire and empower young and old alike to become conservation stewards and leaders.
Wildmind Educational Programs was founded in 1980 by environmental educator Steve Karlin, who is described as a former National Park Service ranger, renowned environmental educator, and award-winning environmental reporter. Since 1980, the organization has educated over 8 million students. Wildmind is comprised of a dedicated team of expert wildlife handlers, educators, and office staff. Conservation Earth, Inc., the parent organization, is described as a nationally recognized non-profit conservation education organization, and Wildmind has established itself nationally as one of the leaders in educating youth about the living world.
Wildmind is described as a close-knit community of friends, volunteers, donors, and staff. It partners with 10 youth agencies to provide experiences for at-risk youth, and corporations bring groups of employees for corporate volunteer days that include activities such as landscaping, gardening, painting, cleaning, and making enrichment toys. One teen volunteer shared, “I was hoping to gain some experience working with animals. Along the way I learned so much about animals and a lot about myself.”
Last updated July 15, 2026.
Wildmind Educational Programs is home to over 50 non-releasable wild animals who have found sanctuary for over 38 years. The organization uses these non-releasable wild animals as “wild teachers” in its educational model, in which the animals themselves are the teachers. It provides a refuge for wild animals that have been injured, displaced, abandoned, born in captivity, or confiscated when kept illegally as pets. Its mission is to provide lifelong, quality care for non-releasable wild animals and work with them to be teachers of innovative programs that engage, enrich, inspire and empower young and old alike to become conservation stewards and leaders.
Wildmind Educational Programs was founded in 1980 by environmental educator Steve Karlin, who is described as a former National Park Service ranger, renowned environmental educator, and award-winning environmental reporter. Since 1980, the organization has educated over 8 million students. Wildmind is comprised of a dedicated team of expert wildlife handlers, educators, and office staff. Conservation Earth, Inc., the parent organization, is described as a nationally recognized non-profit conservation education organization, and Wildmind has established itself nationally as one of the leaders in educating youth about the living world.
Wildmind is described as a close-knit community of friends, volunteers, donors, and staff. It partners with 10 youth agencies to provide experiences for at-risk youth, and corporations bring groups of employees for corporate volunteer days that include activities such as landscaping, gardening, painting, cleaning, and making enrichment toys. One teen volunteer shared, “I was hoping to gain some experience working with animals. Along the way I learned so much about animals and a lot about myself.”
Last updated July 15, 2026.
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