ZooTeen Program 2026
Zoo Boise
Program overview
Teens ages 13–17 interested in animals, wildlife conservation, education, public speaking, and leadership.
Eligibility
Age 13 by September 1 and not 18 before September 1; mandatory online orientation and practice day; medical form and negative TB test due at orientation; uniform requirements.
Key details
- Organization
- Zoo Boise
- Type
- Volunteer program
- Location
- Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, Idaho 83702
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade
- Application deadline
- Friday, February 13, 2026 by 5:00 PM
- Cost
- $125 tuition fee (non-refundable, due at orientation); scholarships available
- Time commitment
- Self-paced online orientation; one practice day; weekly shifts (9:00 AM–12:30 PM or 11:45 AM–3:15 PM); minimum summer hours: 35 hours (first/second year), 28 hours (third/fourth year), 21 hours (fifth year); additional training for summer camp helpers.
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.