Explore Your Interests
Explore options for choosing the best pet for your situation and area, setting up a successful backyard water garden, or introducing a companion animal into the classroom. The pages below offer guidelines for selecting an aquarium fish, amphibian or reptile from among the thousands of choices and avoiding the problems of pets that have become invasive. If your interest is water gardens, check out the tips for design and maintenance and the resources for buying the right plants for your pond. The education pages explore the benefits of having a pet in the classroom, including planning for summer and holidays.