Teen Programs

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Join us in this NEW teen program, Conservation Keepers, blending zookeeping and conservation education.  If your teen is interested in exploring the field of Zoo keeping, is interested in working with animals, and is looking to explore conservation-related fields, this program is for them.

This new program includes shadowing keepers throughout the Zoo and learning about current and past conservation and/or environmental topics in a classroom-like setting. The program is a total of 6 days, over three weeks. 

• Orientation is on July 6th.  Youth will be assigned a section, either July 12-14 or 19-21 (depending on the number of applicants we may open another section), with the final two days on July 31st and August 1st. 

Teens still need to apply for a spot in the program and go through an interview process before registration is complete. 

A registration form will be released as it becomes available.  

The nature of the program requires that participants are able to:

• Work independently and in small groups
• Follow multi-step directions
• Be able to tolerate strong smells, loud or sudden noise, outdoor conditions, tightly cramped areas, and allergens (nuts, grains, hay, fur, feathers)

Youth are suggested to bring:

• snacks if they want
• waterbottle
• sunscreen
• hat
• appropriate weather gear
• REQUIRED: Closed-toed boots (hiking, work, or rubber)

For more information about the Zoo Teens change to the Conservation Keeper program please contact:

Haley Sylvan, Director of Conservation Education (315) 755-0896 | sylvan@zoonewyork.org