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Student & Teacher
Expeditions

EPI's field expeditions are a better way to travel. On our programs students and teachers get to help out scientists, collect real data, and work with endangered wildlife. This is travel that gives back. 

Tropical Ecology

Early Bird

$4,495

Standard Tuition

$4,695

Airfare Included?

Yes

Belize

Yes

Tropical Ecology

From the incredible diversity of inland rainforests to the swaying seagrass beds of the Caribbean, Belize is a country of profound beauty. Conduct research in the Maya Mountains and help protect the fascinating marine life of the Belize Barrier Reef.

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Whale Ecology

Early Bird

$4,095

Standard Tuition

$4,295

Airfare Included?

Yes

Baja, Mexico

Yes

Whale Ecology

The waters of Baja, Mexico are home to more than a third of the world's marine mammals. Travel to the Gulf of California to study one of the most charismatic—the grey whale. Work with researchers to gather important baseline data about the whales in the area.

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Winter Ecology

Early Bird

$2,845

Standard Tuition

$2,945

Airfare Included?

No

Yellowstone

No

Winter Ecology

Winter in Yellowstone is a dynamic and thrilling season. Bison crowd around thermal pools while the park's predators prepare winter strategies. You’ll will assist with wildlife research in the field while observing and learning about the intricacies of this nearly intact ecosystem.

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Felines & Primates

Early Bird

$3,695

Standard Tuition

$3,795

Airfare Included?

Yes

Costa Rica

Yes

Felines & Primates

Explore the rainforest at Pacuare Reserve, home to howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and white-faced capuchins. Track jaguars. Set camera traps. Learn how to protect these critical ecosystems, and end the course by rafting one of Costa Rica's beautiful rivers.

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Marine Science

Early Bird

$3,645

Standard Tuition

$3,745

Airfare Included?

Yes

Baja, Mexico

Yes

Marine Science

Join EPI at the world’s aquarium for the adventure of a lifetime, On this educational travel program, you and your students will spend your days and nights surrounded by protected waters and red rocks as you collect data on the incredible marine life that call this ecosystem home.

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Desert & Coastal Ecology

Early Bird

$3,195

Standard Tuition

$3,295

Airfare Included?

Yes

Baja, Mexico

Yes

Desert & Coastal Ecology

Explore the fascinating intersection between desert and marine ecology and the human environment in this culturally immersive course. Each evening, you'll return to EPI's field campus located near the city's iconic waterfront promenade.

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Wildlife Ecology

Early Bird

$2,595

Standard Tuition

$2,745

Airfare Included?

No

Yellowstone

No

Wildlife Ecology

With rugged mountain vistas, steaming thermal features, and iconic species like bison and wolves, Yellowstone National Park is brimming with ecological wonders. You’ll get up close with many of them as you collect data alongside park and national forest scientists.

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Sea Turtle Ecology

Early Bird

$3,895

Standard Tuition

$3,995

Airfare Included?

Yes

Costa Rica

Yes

Sea Turtle Ecology

Study an endangered reptile with a 100-million-year history. Protect critical ecosystems. Walk beneath lush rainforest canopies and learn about the immense biodiversity of tropical flora and fauna.

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Island Ecology

Early Bird

$6,595

Standard Tuition

$6,895

Airfare Included?

Yes

Galapagos Islands

Yes

Island Ecology

There's no better laboratory for conservation and biology field studies than the Galapagos Islands. From the waters teeming with species found only here, to the highlands inhabited by giant tortoises, you'll work to understand and protect this fragile ecosystem.

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Homeschool Expedition

Early Bird

N/A

Standard Tuition

$2,745

Airfare Included?

No

Yellowstone

No

Homeschool Expedition

Travel to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for an immersive student and parent educator course in conservation ecology and wildlife management. Engage in service work and data collection, participate in team-building activities, and learn inquiry-driven teaching techniques.

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What Makes 

EPI Unique?

Partnerships with scientists - Biologists with Yellowstone National Park. Principal Investigators in the Galapagos. Our partnerships set us apart.

Real conservation impacts - Restoring habitat. Protecting wildlife. We all learn best when we know how much it matters.

Nonprofit initiatives - We're committed to building a brighter future for the planet. Your tuition dollars help fund education and conservation programs for communities in need. 

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