Each summer, the Zoo is teaming with nearly 70 teens from around the area as part of our environmental education efforts to the public. These teens, ranging in age from 13 to 18, are trained in important conservation education and given resources to present this information to hundreds of thousands of Zoo visitors. The Zoo has improved the program by reinvesting in its education emphasis. We have reached out to local universities, nature organizations and related businesses to provide deeper insight into the teens' environmental messages and are enhancing each station with more hands-on materials and more interactive displays.
What is the ZooTeens program?
The ZooTeens program began in 1993, to give young adults the opportunity to explore their interests in ecology and conservation. The teens are chosen from a pool of applications. The unique training ZooTeens receive engages them not only in the sciences, but also provides activities that foster self-esteem and encourage positive social interactions.
Interested in being a ZooTeen?
Download an application and teacher reference form by clicking on the links below.
Applications for the 2012 ZooTeens program are no longer being accepted.
Check for details on this program in 2013.
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