Teen Leadership Council
The Houston Zoo
Program overview
Returning Zoo Crew members in good standing, ages 15-17, who want to build leadership skills and mentor peers.
Eligibility
Completed at least one summer of Zoo Crew; good standing in the Zoo Crew program; at least 15 years old by May 31, 2026; between ages 15 and 17 through the end of the summer session; attend mandatory training and summer/year-round sessions.
Key details
- Organization
- The Houston Zoo
- Type
- Teen leadership program
- Location
- 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
- Format
- in-person
- Application deadline
- January 17 by 11:59pm
- Cost
- Summer fee: $225; Year-Round fee: $275
- Time commitment
- Attend three training meetings prior to summer; attend all five weeks of either the first half (June 1-July 3) or second half (July 6-August 7) of summer Zoo Crew; continue through the Year-Round Zoo Crew program following the summer. 2-year maximum term limit.
- Application status
- Open (for 2026-2027)
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.