Cincinnati Zoo ZooTeen Program
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Program overview
High-school teens ages 13–17 interested in nature, animals, conservation, public speaking, community science, and hands-on zoo education
Eligibility
Must be between 13 and 17 years old on May 1, 2027; complete application with essay questions; attend a group interview; complete Orientation 1 and Orientation 2; have email access and create an online ZooTeen profile; commit to required hours
Key details
- Organization
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Type
- Teen volunteer program
- Location
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Format
- in-person
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Cost
- $60 non-refundable program fee; reach out if the fee causes economic hardship
- Time commitment
- Minimum 100 hours for 1st/2nd-year ZooTeens: 40 hours camp, 40 hours visitor engagement, 20 additional hours. Minimum 70 hours for 3rd-year+ ZooTeens: 40 hours camp, 20 hours visitor engagement, 10 additional hours. ZooTeens may serve up to 40 hours per week including lunch.
- Application status
- Summer 2027 applications open December 1, 2026–January 31, 2027
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.