Why Choose Ward's Science Specimens?
When choosing dissection specimens for your students, we know quality, safety, and value is key. That’s why we’re proud to bring you specimens that deliver consistency, quality, and safety you can trust, so you can focus on building science connections in your classroom.
Student-Safe
- All products meet or exceed OSHA standards
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provided with each order
- Chemical-free options for truly risk-free dissection
Widest Selection
- Over 150 species available for dissection
- Five unique preparations to meet your classroom and budget needs
Convenient Packaging Options
- Jars and vials for smaller species
- Vacuum packs for lighter shipping weights and easy student distribution
- Pails for durable, reusable long-term storage
Expert Injection
- Pioneers of arterial embalming and latex vascular injection technique
- Bright, non-fading colors
- Colorful, elastic, and easy to trace
- Custom injections available by request
Responsible Specimen Acquisition
- Highest standards in specimen acquisition
- Obtained in strict accordance with USDA and federal wildlife regulations
- We never deal in threatened or endangered species
+US Expert Support
- All of our preserved specimens are backed by the Ward’s Science Plus Us team of science and education experts, here to help you
- Have a question about your specimens, need a custom preparation, or need help finding the right preparation for your lab needs? Email sciencehelp@vwr.com or call 800-260-0501 for personalized support, from our science lab to yours.