Explore the World Without Leaving Home
K12 Virtual Field Trips bring the world to you through engaging and immersive online experiences. Designed to spark curiosity and enhance learning, our virtual events provide K–12th grade students with the opportunity to explore a variety of environments, historical landmarks, cultural treasures, and more—all from the comfort of their own homes or classrooms. Each trip is carefully curated to provide interactive and educational content that supplements traditional learning. Whether it’s a journey through the Amazon jungle, a tour of a modern art museum, or a visit to a wildlife sanctuary, K12 Virtual Field Trips make learning exciting and accessible for students of all ages.
Upcoming Trips
Explore all our exciting virtual field trips planned for this semester. Register below for our upcoming sessions and view the recordings from previous sessions you may have missed!
Have questions? Email us at competitions@K12.com
Meet the Elephants of Tennessee
February 3, 2026
3:00 PM (ET)
Join us for a K12 Virtual Field Trip to The Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary! How does an elephant born in the wild make their way to Tennessee? Hear the story of one of our resident elephants and the story of The Elephant Sanctuary. This introduction to The
Sanctuary will illuminate our mission and offer an understanding of how we care for these complex creatures here in Tennessee.
Service Dogs in Action
February 17, 2026
2:00 PM (ET)
Discover how service dogs change lives in a live K12 Virtual Field Trip with Summit Assistance Dogs, exploring mobility support, empathy, teamwork, and kindness.
Fishy Friends at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
February 18, 2026
3:30 PM (ET)
Live From the Gambian River
February 19, 2026
12:00 PM (ET)
Join your host Joe Grabowski, live from the West African country of Gambia in this K12 Virtual Field Trip! This part of Africa is off the beaten trail for most tourists, but full of interesting wildlife, people and history. Join Joe onboard the small expedition ship, the Harmony V. We’ll explore the ship, fly a drone along the river and share some cool pictures and videos from the expedition. Joe will also have a camera set up to try and showcase some of the bird/river life that may pass by during the live lesson. If the timing allows, we’ll take a boat to the shore and explore the small village of Kuntaur.
Live From the National Kiwi Hatchery in New Zealand
February 23, 2026
2:30 PM (ET)
Join us for a K12 Virtual Field Trip to the National Kiwi Hatchery! Over the years the Hatchery has grown to become the largest and most successful kiwi hatching facility in the world, successfully incubating and hatching brown kiwi eggs from around the North Island. They receive eggs from 15 sanctuaries and reserves around the North Island and have hatched over 1850 eggs at the facility. Their work has helped the North Island population of the brown kiwi considerably and The National Kiwi Hatchery has also provided an ideal facility for the continuation of research into kiwi eggs and chicks.
Inside Outside: Exploring Shara Hughes at the Norton Museum of Art
February 25, 2026
3:00 PM (ET)
K12 Virtual
Field Trip Partners
Our success in delivering impactful K12 Virtual Field Trips is made possible through the invaluable support of our partners. We collaborate with a network of organizations, including museums, national parks, cultural institutions, wildlife sanctuaries, and educational experts. These partners are dedicated to enhancing student learning by providing exclusive access to their resources, expertise, and unique perspectives. Together, we create immersive and educational experiences that inspire students and bring the world into their classrooms. Our partners share our commitment to education and innovation, ensuring that each virtual field trip is not only informative but also engaging and memorable.
Featured Past Recordings
FAQ
What is a K12 Virtual Field Trip?
A K12 Virtual Field Trip is a free online enrichment experience that allows students to virtually explore different places or activities from the comfort of their own homes. K12 partners with Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) and Exploring by the Seat of Pants, in addition to other groups such as the Norton Museum of Art and Linden Hall Farm, to bring these unique virtual experiences to students.
Who can participate in K12 Virtual Field Trips?
K12 Virtual Field Trips are open to all students in grades K-12. Students do not have to attend a K12-powered school to participate in a K12 Virtual Field Trip. Please note that students under the age of 13 will need a parent or guardian to register on their behalf. Individual students and classroom or homeschool groups are welcome to join. Parents, guardians, and teachers can register on behalf of their students or classes. Family members are welcome to join in and experience the virtual field trip alongside their students.
Are K12 Virtual Field Trips really free?
Yes! All K12 Virtual Field Trips are entirely free for students, teachers, and schools.
How do you register for a K12 Virtual Field Trip?
Registration details, including links to sign up, are available on the K12 Virtual Field Trip website. Simply fill out the Zoom registration form and follow the instructions provided. You can also sign up for K12 Virtual Field Trips in the K12 Virtual Field Trips Newsletter, which is available to K12 schools and students. K12-powered students can also register through their K12 School (OLS) Announcements, and Learning Coaches can register in the Learning Coach Community. If you need assistance with registration, please contact competitions@K12.com
Will students have opportunities to interact or ask questions during the virtual field trip?
Absolutely. We encourage students to type their questions into the moderated Q&A section on Zoom, and the host will often take live questions throughout the virtual field trip. Some K12 Virtual Field Trips will also include interactive polls or quizzes.
What technology is required to participate?
Participants need to have a Zoom account, an internet connection, and a device capable of streaming video, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
How long do the virtual field trips last?
K12 Virtual Field Trips last between 45 minutes and 1 hour, including time for Q&A sessions. K12 Virtual Field Trips are recorded and live-streamed to K12’s Facebook page. Attendance is never required, and students are welcome to leave the virtual field trip at any time.
What if we miss the live session?
Recorded sessions will be made available for on demand viewing after the live event. Many of the past K12 Virtual Field Trips are available to watch on demand by visiting the K12 Virtual Field Trips Newsletter.
Can we suggest topics for future virtual field trips?
We love hearing from participants! You can suggest topics or provide feedback through our post-event survey or by contacting the K12 Virtual Field Trips team at competitions@K12.com.
What should I do if I experience technical difficulties during the trip?
Please contact competitions@K12.com if you experience any technical difficulties. If you do not wish to contact competitions@K12.com and are experiencing problems with your screen size, please try refreshing your browser. If you are experiencing difficulties with audio, please ensure that your audio device is connected to the correct port.
Do you have feedback or would you like to partner with us?
We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with all our virtual field trips.
