Teen Wild Guides

Grades 9–12

$200 annual fee for non-members, $180 for Zoo members
Note: Financial aid may be available for those who would have trouble covering this program fee.

Why Become a Teen Wild Guide? (TWG)

There are many reasons to consider joining this exciting program, including:

Program Requirements

Please email me using the email at the bottom of this page if any of these requirements will get in the way of you volunteering as a Teen Wild Guide.

Responsibilities

A Teen Wild Guide's responsibilities consists of working in the Valley Children's Zoo at a variety of stations designed to help children to learn about and experience our animals, including:

Depending on how long they are in the program, teens may be able to work at stations in other areas of the zoo and help with projects that assist keepers.

Core Schedule

Application Process

Important Dates & Deadlines

Please review Teen Wild Guides Important Dates below to ensure that you will be able to attend before applying to be a Teen Wild Guide.

Winter/Spring 2025

Virtual Info Meetings (optional, but highly recommended)

Passcode: 2rwuBG

Applications Due

Training Dates (both training dates are mandatory)

Summer 2025

Virtual Info Meetings (optional, but highly recommended)

Passcode: 2rwuBG

Applications Due

Training Dates (both training dates are mandatory)

Zoom Details for Information Meetings

Topic: Teen Programs Info Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892883106

Meeting ID: 858 9288 3106

Passcode: 2rwuBG

How to Apply

Questions?

Please read Teen Wild Guide FAQ's. Still have questions? Please email teenprograms@oaklandzoo.org.

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