The Houston Zoo Teen Programs seek to inspire teens to problem solve ways to save animals in the wild and empower them to influence others to take action. By providing teens with opportunities to act, these programs will instill and foster a sense of care for the environment, which will inspire them to become lifelong advocates for all wildlife both locally and globally.
There are no minimum hour requirements, but there are day or week requirements based on the section you are working in. You will be trained on safety, guest service, and working with children. There will program specific training based on the section you are working in. We will let you know what the training schedule is when you receive your acceptance letter. Teens that cannot commit to the full Zoo Crew program still have the opportunity to participate in our Adventure Programs in the non-summer months.
We also have one week Camp Zoofari opportunities for teens years old. Information about these camps can be found on our Camp page:. Camp Zoofari. Teens must be no older than 17 during the time they are participating in Zoo Crew.
You will want to schedule the weeks that you participate during the summer before your 18th birthday. If your 18th birthday occurs after the summer during the year-round program, you may participate up until you turn When you are 18 you can become an adult volunteer or apply for an internship.
Information about becoming an adult volunteer: Volunteering. Information about internships: Internships. Email us at teenprograms houstonzoo. Skip to Content Make Memories Teens. Cultivating the next generation of conservation heroes! Returning Zoo Crew More. Adventure Programs More. By participating in our Teen Programs, teens will: Describe how their personal actions may positively or negatively affect wildlife. Develop and apply effective skills to take action to reduce threats to wildlife.
