Returning Summer Zoo Crew
The Houston Zoo
Program overview
Teens with prior Zoo Crew experience interested in animal care, conservation education, horticulture, or zookeeping.
Eligibility
Prior Zoo Crew experience. Some roles have age minimums (15+ for Junior Horticulturist; 16+ for Aquatics and Carnivores) and animal roles require a negative TB test. Preferred skills vary by role.
Key details
- Organization
- The Houston Zoo
- Type
- Teen summer program
- Location
- 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
- Format
- in-person
- Cost
- Summer only: $225; Year-Round: additional $275
- Time commitment
- Varies by role: typically 3–4 weeks during summer, Monday–Friday, with schedules such as 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 7 a.m.–3 p.m., etc.
- Application status
- Closed (2026 applications)
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.