Teen Program

Important Dates and Times

How to Apply

The teen program begins as a three-week summer program. All teens, regardless of age, must complete a summer session before they are able to participate in year-round programming.

Summer dates are broken into two sessions.

2024 session dates are:

• June 10-28 
• July 8-26

All session dates are Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.

Applications open January 1, 2024, and are due by February 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Click here to submit your application and attach a brief (up to two pages) essay response to one of the following prompts:

• What do you hope to gain from your participation in the Teen Program of the Little Rock Zoo?
• How can your participation in the Teen Program at the Little Rock Zoo assist in your goals for the future?

Applicants will be contacted February 10-15, 2024, for interviews. If selected to interview, teens will be asked to choose an adult (not related) to complete a recommendation letter on their behalf.

Each week, teens will learn about a different aspect of the Zoo, wildlife conservation efforts, and conservation education. They will spend:

• One week assisting with Zoofari camp
• One week learning guest engagement and interpretation
• One week of conservation and Zoo careers

Interviews

Interviews will be held in person on March 2, 2024. Teens will be able to sign up for an interview timeslot that works with their schedule.

To participate, teens must be 13-years-old by May 1^st and they cannot turn 18 before the end of their selected session.

Orientation and Training

• April 6:  Mandatory Orientation, 1-3 pm
• April 21:  Zoofari Training, 9 am to 3 pm

Program Fee: $80

This covers the cost of 2 program shirts, a name badge, and other program materials.

Once the summer session is complete, teens are eligible to continue participating in year round activities. No additional fees apply.