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ZooTeen
Program
| Applications
are accepted Jan. 5- March 1 | Requirements | How
to Apply | Timeline | Note
to Parents | ZooTeen home
DO
YOU...
...have an interest in animals and the
environment?
...have the desire and ability to teach others?
...have time
to commit to a summer long program? The
ZOOTEEN PROGRAM teaches students entering 9th-12th grade to present education
programs to zoo visitors. The program focuses on public interaction and conservation
education. If you are interested in learning about animals and sharing that knowledge
with others, this program is for you!
| Benefits
of Being a ZooTeen - gain
an insider's view of the Zoo and its animals
- develop
friendships
- great
work experience
- potential
for school credit
- develop
leadership skills
- develop
public speaking skills
- career
exploration opportunities
- learn
about and handle animals that are part of this program
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| What
ZooTeens Do - Give
our youngest visitors a chance to touch and learn about animals at:
- African Goat Kraal
- Family
Farm
- Help
with the care and feeding of animals like: chickens, ferrets, goats, hedgehogs,
rats, snakes, and more.
- Do
presentations with these same animals to kids in Zoo Camp.
- Participate
in a self-directed education program to learn about the Zoo and it's animals.
- Talk
at the Tidepools or lead activities at the Family Farm.
Share
in the fun! Be a ZooTeen! | 
Contact
Information:
Oregon Zoo, ZooTeen Program
4001 SW Canyon
Road
Portland, OR 97221
ZooTeen office (503)220-2449
ZooTeen@oregonzoo.org Requirements | How
to Apply | Timeline | Note
to Parents | ZooTeen home |
