Smithsonian Journeys Experts
Howard Topoff and Carol Simon
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Howard Topoff and Carol Simon are biologists specializing in the fields of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology. After receiving their Ph.D. degrees, they spent their scientific careers as professors at The City University of New York, and as Research Associates at The American Museum of Natural History. Their field research on animal behavior is conducted in Central and South America, Africa, and the southwestern corner of the United States. As study leaders on Natural History tours for over 35 years, they have developed an extensive series of educational and entertaining multimedia presentations, which they offer to vacationing guests who enjoy location-specific enrichment programs.
What Our Travelers Say
- Smithsonian Journeys TravelerCarol and Howard were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and thorougly answered any questions by the group. Would love to have them as Study Leaders on another tour.
Upcoming Tours
The Northern Rockies
11 days
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Starting at: $6,551
Multiple Departures
Featuring Glacier, Banff, and Jasper National Parks
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Costa Rica: Rainforests, Volcanoes, and the Pacific Coast
8 days
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Starting at: $4,995
Jul 15, 2023 - Jul 22, 2023
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Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon
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Starting at: $5,395
Aug 30, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023
Apr 21, 2024 - May 1, 2024
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