Earth Expeditions in Namibia: Great Cat Conservation
Program Overview
Travel to Namibia, Africa, with Cincinnati Zoo and Miami University instructors to join the Zoo's long-term partnership with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)—the global center of cheetah conservation worldwide. Ongoing research projects at CCF include radio tracking, cheetah physiology, ecosystem management, and the design of school and community programs in Namibia. Discover the power of inquiry to generate knowledge and inspire conservation. All students can investigate the local ecosystem, ask questions, collect data, and present conclusions. Inquiry investigations may include species behavioral studies, waterhole surveys, and full moon game counts.
Before and following the field experience in Namibia, students will complete coursework via Dragonfly Workshops Web-Based Learning Community as they apply these experiences to their home institutions.
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- Fall
- Summer
- African Studies
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Science
- Sustainable Development
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Sep 16, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- Windhoek, Namibia
Fields & Subjects
- African Studies
- Biology
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Sustainable Development
- Conservation & Preservation
- Natural Sciences
- Science
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Other
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
- Essay
Age Requirement
18+
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