SAFE Kids – Explore – Behaviors

Behaviors All Animals Behaviors Conservation Environments Oceans At Home Various factors determine intelligence. Wildlife scientists around the world often name dolphins, chimpanzees, elephants, and even certain bird species like crows, as some of the most intelligent animals, using tools and showing deep emotions. Aaliyah wants to know… What’s the smartest animal on the planet? Birds […]

SAFE Kids – Explore – Animals

Animals All Animals Behaviors Conservation Environments Oceans At Home Various factors determine intelligence. Wildlife scientists around the world often name dolphins, chimpanzees, elephants, and even certain bird species like crows, as some of the most intelligent animals, using tools and showing deep emotions. Aaliyah wants to know… What’s the smartest animal on the planet? Giraffes’ […]

SAFE Kids – Africa

All Animals Behaviors Conservation Environments Oceans At Home Various factors determine intelligence. Wildlife scientists around the world often name dolphins, chimpanzees, elephants, and even certain bird species like crows, as some of the most intelligent animals, using tools and showing deep emotions. Aaliyah wants to know… What’s the smartest animal on the planet? Giraffes’ necks […]

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Parents & Caretakers Engaging children and parents in activities that foster curiosity and compassion for wildlife is a powerful way to nurture a lifelong connection with nature. Through hands-on experiences such as wildlife-themed games, nature walks, and creative art projects, families can explore the wonders of the animal kingdom together. These activities not only spark […]

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Activities All Picture Puzzles Word Puzzles Trivia Coloring Pages Projects Outdoors Picture Puzzles Word Puzzles Trivia Coloring Pages Projects Outdoors Meet Riley and Max, our wildlife heroes Riley and Max are heroes in conservation and their main mission is to help save wildlife and their habitat.  You can follow their work with our series of […]

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Digital Media SAFE WORLDWIDE’S NEW BOOK RELEASE: Riley & Max Wildlife Adventures: Deep in the Amazon by Bart Kessler, Shubo You, Stori Smith,  Laurie Kessler and Linda Lanzl by SAFE Worldwide Journey deep into the Amazon with Riley the Javan Rhino and Max the Meerkat as they set off on an unforgettable adventure through one […]

SAFE Kids – Explore – All

Answering Questions about Wildlife and their Habitat. Ask Riley and Max Ever wondered why polar bears are white, how birds fly, or what the largest animal in the world is? This page is dedicated to answering the many questions kids have asked SAFE Worldwide over the years—and so much more. Here, you can explore a […]

SAFE Kids – Ask Riley and Max questions

Ask Riley and Max! Check out the cool questions kids everywhere are asking Riley and Max!   Have a different question?  Feel free to reach out to us and we’ll add it here. Various factors determine intelligence. Wildlife scientists around the world often name dolphins, chimpanzees, elephants, and even certain bird species like crows, as […]

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Join us to become SAFE Worldwide WELCOME TO OUR YOUTH CORNER A PLACE FOR YOUNG ANIMAL CHAMPIONSWHERE YOU CAN LEARN AND EXPLORE TOGETHERLET’S CREATE A KINDER WORLD .A SAFE PLACE WHERE ALL BEINGS BELONG ALL DIFFERENCES ARE EMBRACEDAND SIMILARITIES ARE CELEBRATED.LETS EXPLORE THIS WONDERFUL WORLD TOGETHER Do you love wildlife? Want to help protect them? […]

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Start a Community Garden

A community garden is a wonderful way to bring people together while growing fresh, healthy food. Kids can ask their school, local library, or community center if there’s space to start a garden, then invite neighbors and classmates to help plant, water, and harvest vegetables or flowers. Some gardens even donate their extra produce to food banks or share it with neighbors who need it. It’s a hands-on way to learn about nature, teamwork, and taking care of your community’s shared spaces.

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Raise Funds for Local Wildlife Center

Wildlife centers take care of injured or orphaned animals, and they always need extra support to keep helping. Kids can host a bake sale, lemonade stand, or online fundraiser, or organize a “walk-a-thon” with friends and family to raise money for a wildlife rescue near them. You could also collect donated supplies the center needs, like towels, blankets, or pet food. Even a small donation can help feed, shelter, or heal an animal in need.

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Recycling Project

Recycling projects let kids turn everyday trash into something useful — or at least keep it out of landfills! You could start a recycling bin program at your school, organize a can and bottle drive to raise money for charity, or get creative and turn old materials into art, planters, or bird feeders. You might even research your town’s recycling rules and make a poster or flyer to help neighbors recycle correctly. Small habits, like rinsing containers or separating paper from plastic, add up to a big impact when a whole community joins in.

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Booth at Local Farmers Markets

Setting up a booth at your local farmers market is a great way to get your whole neighborhood excited about helping the planet. You could raise money for a cause you care about — like a wildlife shelter, a tree-planting group, or a beach cleanup fund — by selling homemade crafts, lemonade, or baked goods. You could also use your booth to teach people about recycling, showing them fun facts or simple tips for sorting their trash the right way. It’s a great way to practice public speaking, teamwork, and making a real difference in your community.

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Beach Clean-Ups

Every year on the third Saturday of September, people around the world celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, and you can sign up with local groups in your community to join thousands of other volunteers picking up trash along the shore. But you don’t have to wait for that one day — cleanups can happen any time! Grab some gloves, trash bags, and a few friends, and organize your own cleanup day at a nearby river, stream, lake, or beach. It’s a fun way to hang out with friends while protecting fish, turtles, and birds from plastic and litter. Nationalcleanupday.

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Tree Planting Events

Planting trees is one of the easiest ways kids can help fight climate change and give animals a home. You can join organizations like SAFE Worldwide, One Tree Planted, or the Arbor Day Foundation, which often have kid-friendly volunteer days and even let you sponsor a tree from home. Or, team up with your family, neighbors, or scout troop to start your own mini tree-planting project in a local park, schoolyard, or empty lot (just ask permission first!). Every tree you plant helps clean the air, cool the planet, and grow into a home for birds and squirrels for years to come.

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