38 Classroom Pets You’ll Want to Take Home

Though not all teachers are lucky enough (or brave enough) to have classroom pets, we definitely admire those who do. Classroom pets are a great way to teach students responsibility, compassion, and science. We scoured Instagram to find some of the cutest and (subjectively) cuddliest classroom pets out there. Take a look!

1. This gecko must have broken out of the insurance business.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BM5O0fRDI_h/?tagged=classroompet

 

2. When pets are there to help you through the dog days of school.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTHlRD-jB3n/?tagged=classroompet

 

3. Short visit, long ears.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BStfMyoDQ8J/?tagged=classroompet

 

4. Not to be confused with a #2 pencil.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSbhjR3gcth/?tagged=classroompet

 

5. A double dose of Guinea Pig.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSEG9FCgzLp/?tagged=classroompet

 

6. Classroom pets like recess too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BR80r74gYT2/?tagged=classroompet

 

7. A reading buddy (shown to scale).

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRJKyvghnRT/?tagged=classroompet

 

8. You don’t have to be furry to be cute.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRKWQXNh502/?tagged=petsintheclassroom

 

9. Snakes make for portable classroom pets.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH75hK1g19h/

 

10. This one might get some teachers jumping.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH6AhP6AMDX/

 

11. He’s a scientist.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMP6iRIhiJa/

 

12. Hedging our bets you’ll love this one.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMe5t09hLef/

 

13. Much cuter in person.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLulOiCFj57/?tagged=classroompet

 

14. Students love to dress up classroom pets.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMMaAZpgrqK/?tagged=classroompet

 

15. Beta’s are an alpha choice for easy care.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOkdIuUDLBJ/?tagged=classroompet

 

16. That’s going to be a full house …

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSmq9ZogWY7/?tagged=petsintheclassroom

 

17. Straight off the motivational poster.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTAejKHhJee/?tagged=petsintheclassroom

 

18. Classroom pets are truly in style.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BS3xrM_lnrL/?tagged=petsintheclassroom

 

19. He is furry …

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPlqm6Nhwtx/?tagged=classroompet

 

20. A classroom pet that’s unlikely to escape.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQDthnpgRWh/?tagged=classroompet

 

21. Someone to call on when your students aren’t speaking.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQnoAgtl5ov/?tagged=classroompet

 

22. It’s a special day when pets come to play.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ5fqqFB0Zc/?tagged=classroompet

 

23. Any teacher can handle a visiting pet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQlM0VjA7OK/?tagged=classroompet

 

24. What a ham!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ6btj-DINa/?tagged=classroompet

 

25. Watching classroom pets from birth doubles as a science lesson.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRCp8lGgP-V/?tagged=classroompet

 

26. A classic option.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRXn-p-hiF_/?tagged=classroompet

 

27. One little duck went out to play.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRfhDP4hCYi/?tagged=classroompet

 

28. Peaches brightens up the room.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRd6fK_AqtF/?tagged=classroompet

 

29. Rats! Classroom pets occasionally get in the way.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRo4hEaletP/?tagged=classroompet

 

30. This classroom is hopping to it!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSApCpADxGD/?tagged=classroompet

 

31. Can’t wait to read his essay.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSTqu1Hht6g/?tagged=classroompet

 

32. This classroom pet is easy to capture.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSS3gPtDgwF/?tagged=classroompet

 

33. Transforming before your eyes, just like your students!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSmDbXlhmhZ/?tagged=classroompet

 

34. Classroom pets get into carpet time too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSw-H1pgeIV/?tagged=classroompet

 

35. Puppy sitting is easier with extra help.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BS-BXzFAK-7/?tagged=classroompet

 

36. This gal is ready for her close-up.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSRAryYByro/?tagged=classroompet

 

37. Sometimes the best parts of a classroom pet are the students’ name ideas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQFCasPggEN/?tagged=classroompet

 

38. This is his good side.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQt29TEh1Sh/?tagged=classroompet

 

Do you have a classroom pet? Bearded Dragons seem to be the winning choice these days. Tell us about your classroom pet in the comments!