Teen Wild Guides

Grades 9–12

Fall applications are now open!

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, assist keepers, and be trained to handle small animals.

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.

Fall 2023

Virtual Info Meetings (optional, but highly recommended)

Applications Due

Training Dates (all three training dates are mandatory)

Winter/Spring 2024

Virtual Info Meetings (optional, but highly recommended)

Applications Due

Training Dates (all three training dates are mandatory)

Summer 2024

Virtual Info Meetings (optional, but highly recommended)

Applications Due

Training Dates (all three training dates are mandatory)

Zoom Details for Information Meetings

Topic: Teen Programs Info Meeting

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

Meeting ID: 858 9288 3106

How to Apply

Questions?

Please read Teen Wild Guide FAQ's. Still have questions? You can contact the Program Director, Teen Outreach at nlanders@oaklandzoo.org or by phone at (510) 632-9525 ext. 201.

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