Zoo Teens | Hutchinson Zoo, KS
Hutchinson Zoo
Program overview
High school students interested in zoology, animal care, public interaction, education, or building resume experience; sometimes middle school students depending on maturity.
Eligibility
Open to high school students, and sometimes middle school students depending on maturity; attend Zoo Teen training day at the end of May; work at least 1 evening and 1-2 weekend days per month.
Key details
- Organization
- Hutchinson Zoo
- Type
- Teen summer program / volunteer program
- Location
- Hutchinson, KS
- Eligible grades
- High school, Middle school (sometimes, depending on maturity)
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (for the 2027 summer season)
- Cost
- $100 per student (includes a Zoo Teen shirt)
- Time commitment
- 20 hours/week; estimated 150+ hours total; program runs through June and July; at least 1 evening and 1-2 weekend days per month; training day at the end of May.
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.